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Tahesha Way appointed as New Jersey's next lieutenant governor by Gov. Phil Murphy

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has chosen Secretary of State Tahesha Way to be the state's next lieutenant governor following the death of Sheila Oliver. Way, who is expected to be sworn in on Friday, is a former Passaic County freeholder and administrative law judge. She has been serving as secretary of state since 2017 and is the first Black person and New Jersey official to become the president of the National Association of Secretaries of State. As lieutenant governor, Way will be New Jersey's second-in-command and may act as governor when Murphy is out of state.

via POLITICO|

#governor-phil-murphy #lieutenant-governor #new-jersey

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State Funeral Held for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver in Newark

The state funeral for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver was held at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, with hundreds in attendance. Gov. Phil Murphy and Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy for Oliver, who was the first woman of color elected to statewide office in New Jersey and the first Black woman serving as the state's lieutenant governor. After the funeral service, Oliver's casket was escorted to the cemetery for a private ceremony.

via CBS New York|

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Tragic Loss: New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver Dies at 71

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has passed away at the age of 71 after being hospitalized for undisclosed medical care. Oliver, a distinguished public servant, was known for her dedication to the people of New Jersey and her efforts to uplift the community. She was the first Black woman to serve as Assembly speaker in the state's history. Oliver's passing has been met with sadness and tributes from colleagues and politicians, including New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and former Gov. Chris Christie.

via NBC News|

#legacy #lt-governor #medical-care

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Remembering Sheila Oliver: New Jersey's Trailblazing Lieutenant Governor

Sheila Oliver, New Jersey's lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide elected office in the state, has passed away at the age of 71. Oliver, a Democrat, had been serving as acting governor while Governor Philip D. Murphy was on vacation in Italy. Known for her decades of public service and breaking barriers, Oliver leaves behind a legacy of representation, diversity, and progress. Condolences have poured in from political figures, highlighting her trailblazing achievements.

via The New York Times|

#condolences #lieutenant-governor #new-jersey

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NJ's Acting Governor Hospitalized, Transfer of Power to Scutari

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, currently serving as acting governor while Gov. Phil Murphy is out of the state, has been taken to a hospital for an undisclosed medical issue. Oliver, 71, is unable to carry out her duties, and Democratic Senate President Nicholas Scutari will serve as acting governor in her absence. The spokesperson for Murphy declined to provide further details about Oliver's condition.

via The Associated Press|

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