New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D)
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GOVERNORS ARE KICKING OFF 2026 with a focus on affordable energy as Americans grapple with higher electricity costs and utilities across the country are eyeing billions of dollars more in rate increases.
- Among them are newly elected Govs. Mikie Sherrill (D) of New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger (D) of Virginia, both of whom entered their respective governors’ offices this year and homed in on energy affordability in their recent addresses after raising it on the campaign trail.
- Sherrill announced her first two executive orders during her inaugural address, both focused on energy. The first gives the state public utilities board ...