TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Thursday highlighted efforts to lower costs, expand housing and energy access, and improve government efficiency during her first 100 days in office.
The administration pointed to a series of initiatives aimed at affordability, infrastructure investment and government accountability, while also pushing back on federal policies impacting the state.
“From Day One I’ve moved quickly to drive down costs and deliver real results for the people of New Jersey – and I’ve followed through: freezing rate hikes, expanding power generation, protecting the Gateway tunnel, and making state government more efficient and effective,” said Governor Sherrill. “We’ve hit the ground sprinting in these first 100 days tackling some of our most pressing challenges, and we’re just getting started. While Trump sows chaos and shows how poor leadership harms people, we’re showing in New Jersey that strong state leadership can create opportunity for middle-class families.”
Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell said the administration has focused on connecting with communities and addressing barriers to opportunity.
“I’ve spent my life involved in service-oriented work, and I’m proud to be serving in an administration that puts people first,” said Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell. “In just 100 days, we’ve shown what it means to lead with purpose – getting out into communities across New Jersey, working alongside small businesses, faith leaders, and educators to expand opportunity and remove barriers. We’re strengthening our workforce by connecting education to real career pathways, ensuring our elections remain secure, accessible, and trusted, and deepening partnerships that help communities thrive. This administration is focused on delivering real results that people can see and feel in their everyday lives.”
Officials said early actions included declaring a state of emergency on utility costs, expanding clean energy initiatives and removing a longstanding moratorium on new nuclear development. The administration also announced plans to expand the Community Solar Energy Program.
Housing affordability has been another focus, with proposals to increase funding for down payment assistance, reduce diversions from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and create a cross-agency housing task force.
To improve government operations, the administration established a chief operating officer role, launched a permitting reform effort and introduced a pilot Permitting Dashboard designed to track applications across agencies. The state also rolled out a “New Jersey Report Card” intended to provide transparency on how tax dollars are spent.
Sherrill also cited transportation and infrastructure investments, including efforts to restore funding for the Gateway Tunnel project and increase funding for NJ Transit, along with plans for fleet replacement and service improvements.
The administration outlined actions aimed at protecting residents, including legal challenges to federal tariffs, expanded early voting access and measures to strengthen data privacy and law enforcement transparency.
Education and youth services were also highlighted, including proposed record funding for K-12 schools and preschool programs, expanded child care access and initiatives addressing youth mental health.
The governor’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget includes $60.7 billion in spending, with a focus on affordability, including $4.2 billion in property tax relief and increased investments in higher education and food assistance programs.
Officials said the administration plans to continue building on these efforts as it moves beyond its first 100 days.
