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That has been the tradition of Jersey governors going back decades, with the New York governor picking the executive director (as Hochul has selected Kathryn Garcia, who was our first choice for NYC mayor in 2021 and if the voters had heeded us, would be starting her second term in City Hall).
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The governor has the power to nominate commissioners and nominate the chair, but can only remove people from the commission for incompetence or misconduct.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Keane loved Polinsky’s insistence on inclusiveness, respect for the governor down to the most obscure staffer, and zero tolerance for those disrespectful to rank-and-file workers.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Records submitted last spring reveal that several departments would not be able to accommodate all state employees in offices four days a week by July, when the governor’s directive went into effect.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The governor has the power to nominate commissioners and nominate the chair, but can only remove people from the commission for incompetence or misconduct.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Keane loved Polinsky’s insistence on inclusiveness, respect for the governor down to the most obscure staffer, and zero tolerance for those disrespectful to rank-and-file workers.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Records submitted last spring reveal that several departments would not be able to accommodate all state employees in offices four days a week by July, when the governor’s directive went into effect.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governor
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The civil complaint, filed Thursday in federal court, names Saint Ann’s School, several administrators and Nguyen as defendants.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Under political and donor duress, some schools have adopted statements promising institutional neutrality on issues of the day — even those about which administrators, faculty and students may be most vocal.—
Richard K. Vedder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Leaders & Idea-Makers Educators, executives, creators, founders, analysts, and public thinkers who shape conversations and influence decisions.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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This disconnect isn’t rare among high-earning founders and executives.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, a former Guard commander, announced the terrorism designation, which probably will be mostly symbolic.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Days later, Trump, much to the surprise of even his own advisers, responded by assassinating Iran’s top military commander, Qassem Soleimani, in Iraq.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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As art director at the time, I was charged with the cover of the first edition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Enquirer digital news director.—
Jordan Kellogg,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Feb. 2026
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Or the large employers who chipped in to help struggling small businesses.—
Eric Roper,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Why would an employer craft a hiring bonus instead of simply offering a better wage?—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the wake of the audit, Panama’s attorney general and comptroller general had both filed separate lawsuits against Hutchison at the Supreme Court, alleging the contracts violated the interests of the government and taxpayers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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In Arizona, that state's attorney general has accused smith of legally changing his name to hide his past in 2021.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Homan will also be taking the lead with Customs and Border Patrol in Minnesota, with Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino expected to depart the state imminently alongside some agents.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fennessy brings expertise as former chief of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and past fire chief of the Orange County Fire Authority, one of California’s largest fire departments.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board was slated to vote Wednesday on the approval of a new superintendent to replace Michael Lach, who is retiring.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Trustees named Tiffanie Spencer as the lone finalist for superintendent, but under state law, the board must wait 21 days before Spencer can take on the job.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Governor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governor. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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