Governor Sherrill Acts Swiftly, Signs six Executive Orders on First Day in Office

January 21, 2026 | news-usa.today

New Jersey’s 57th governor, Mikie Sherrill, launched her management with a flurry of activity, signing six executive orders on January 20, 2026. The actions, taken at both the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark and later in Trenton, address pressing issues ranging from soaring utility costs to children’s online safety and governmental transparency. The swift action signals a commitment to enacting change from day one.

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NJ SEED: Among the six executive orders was EO #4 establishing the office of Chief Operating Officer confirming the governor’s December appointment of her long-time friend Kellie Doucette. Check out the Dec. 2nd NJ Globe article about the appointment.