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New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Resigns Amid Harassment and Ethics Complaints

New Jersey's lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, resigned after Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded his departure due to allegations of inappropriate behavior and ethics violations. A law firm concluded that Caldwell had behaved inappropriately, leading to his resignation amid ongoing scrutiny from Republicans. Until a new lieutenant governor is appointed, state Senate President Nicholas Scutari will act in that capacity.

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New Jersey's lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, resigned after Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded his departure due to allegations of inappropriate behavior and ethics violations. A law firm concluded that Caldwell had behaved inappropriately, leading to his resignation amid ongoing scrutiny from Republicans. Until a new lieutenant governor is appointed, state Senate President Nicholas Scutari will act in that capacity.

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