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Lt. Gov. Oliver hospitalized, can't act as governor
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Senate President Nick Scutari took over as acting governor on Monday
Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has been hospitalized due to unknown causes. This comes as she assumed the role of acting governor while Gov. Phil Murphy is on vacation with his family. Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Union), the next person in line according to the state Constitution, the assumed the role Monday morning.
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Lt. Gov. Oliver hospitalized, can't act as governor
Clip: 7/31/2023 | 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has been hospitalized due to unknown causes. This comes as she assumed the role of acting governor while Gov. Phil Murphy is on vacation with his family. Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Union), the next person in line according to the state Constitution, the assumed the role Monday morning.
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According to a statement from Governor Murphy's communications director, Oliver is receiving medical care at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston and is unable to carry out the duties of acting governor at this time, a role she assumed while Governor Murphy is on vacation overseas with his family.
That means Senate President Nick Scutari, the state's top lawmaker, is now acting governor, effective this morning.
That order of succession is required by the state constitution.
A spokesperson for Governor Murphy says updates on the lieutenant governor's situation will be provided as they arise.
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