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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill , said she plans to declare a state of emergency on her first day in office to block utility rate hikes and “get costs down quickly” for working families, while pressing Washington to end the ongoing government shutdown and extend federal health care subsidies.

Speaking Friday in an interview following her victory in last week’s election, Sherrill said she will make affordability, health care, and public safety her top priorities when she takes office.

Key Points

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill says she will declare a state of emergency to freeze rate hikes.

Calls on federal leaders to reopen government and extend health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.

Says Democrats must “act urgently” to lower costs

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