Lawmakers quiz health commissioner nominee about vaccines, federal funding

Raynard Washington, an epidemiologist and public health expert from North Carolina, is expected to be confirmed as the state’s new health commissioner.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 649

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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A Senate panel voted unanimously on Thursday to advance Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s pick to lead New Jersey’s Department of Health after questioning him on a range of topics including hospital funding, the cost of health care, and the state’s vaccine policy.

The nomination of Raynard Washington, an epidemiologist and public health expert from Charlotte, North Carolina, now goes to the full Senate for its approval.

In his testimony and in …

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