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Governor Signs Law Requiring Municipalities to Create Business Insurance Registry

Governor Murphy signed into law S-1368, requiring all business owners and owners of multifamily rental units to maintain certain levels of liability insurance and annually register a certificate of insurance with the unit's municipality. Read on...
County and Municipal Airport Financial Law Changes

Governor Murphy signed into law legislation that authorizes a county that acquires, establishes, and operates an airport to maintain, operate, and manage the airport as a public utility. Read on...
Governor Signs Law Requiring Municipalities to Create Business Insurance Registry

Governor Murphy signed into law S-1368m requiring all business owners and owners of multifamily rental units to maintain certain levels of liability insurance and annually register a certificate of insurance with the unit's municipality. Read on...
Governor Signs Law Expanding Outdoor Dining Timeframe

Gov. Murphy signed S-2364 into law, expanding the time period during which certain establishments are allowed to utilize tents, canopies, umbrellas, tables, chairs, and other fixtures on their property until Nov. 30, 2024. Read on...
Assembly Committee Advances Firefighter Cancer Screening Mandate

The Assembly Appropriations Committee favorably reported A-4127, which mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for firefighters who are not enrolled in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP). Read on...
Acting Governor Scutari Signs Pedicab Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Legislation

The weekend of June 4 while Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Oliver were out of the state on personal business, acting Governor Scutari signed P.L 2022, c.16 allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages in pedicabs under certain circumstances. Read on...
Action Needed to Advance ETR Fund Restoration

The legislation is awaiting consideration of A-3804/S-330 ETR restoration by the Assembly State and Local Government Committee. With less than three weeks left before the summer break, now is the time to act. Read on...
U.S. Treasury Issues Guidance for Federal Requirements for Single Audits

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Energy Tax Receipts Tax Relief Fund Restoration Update

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Law Increases Municipal Contributions Allowed for Volunteer First Aid Squads

On Monday, May 9, Governor Murphy signed into law legislation that increases the contribution limits by counties and municipalities to volunteer first aid, ambulances, and rescue squads. Read on...

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