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. “Lieutenant Governor Oliver is currently receiving medical care at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston and is unable to discharge the duties of Acting Governor at this time,” according to a statement from Mahen Gunaratna, communications director in the governor’s office.
Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Union), the next person in line according to the state Constitution, the assumed the role Monday morning.
