New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy named Secretary of State Tahesha Way to be the state's next lieutenant governor, a month afterWay's appointment takes effect immediately because the state constitution doesn't require Senate approval for the nomination. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner swore her in Friday outside the governor's office.
Way, accompanied by three of her four daughters and husband Charles Way, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and promised to keep the cost of living down and to protect fundamental freedoms.