NJ governor ends Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll debate with official sandwich proclamation

"So today, we are declaring the official state sandwich of New Jersey, a Taylor Swift-ham, egg, and cheese," said the governor.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
NEW JERSEY (WPVI) -- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he is ending the greatest debate in the state, once and for all.

On Thursday, Murphy took a stance on a dispute that's as old as the state itself: the Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll discussion.
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He signed an official proclamation declaring it to be Taylor Ham in honor of the music icon Taylor Swift, who's visiting the state soon.

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"So today, we are declaring the official state sandwich of New Jersey, a Taylor Swift-ham, egg, and cheese," said Murphy.
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Murphy went on to welcome Swift to the Garden State.

She's expected to perform at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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