State Issues
20 and Out Legislation Passed Senate, Before Assembly
Legislation that provides police and fire personnel a retirement allowance after 20 years of service, regardless of age, unanimously passed the Senate earlier this week and is before the full Assembly on March 30.
Read more: 20 and Out Legislation Passed Senate, Before Assembly
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
Mayor Brindle Testifies on Liquor Licenses Reform
League Executive Board member Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle, chair of the League’s Liquor License Task Force, testified before the Assembly Oversight Committee on Monday, March 20, on the need for liquor license reform. For more information, please see our recent blog post.
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
DCA Updates LIHWAP Webpage to Assist Customers & Utilities
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has updated its Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) webpage to provide better assistance to visitors.
Read more: DCA Updates LIWAP Webpage to Assist Customers & Utilities
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
PDC Discusses Local Government Employer Group Mid-Year Analysis
At the March 22 Plan Design Committee (PDC), AON, the actuary for the SHBC, provided answers to questions PDC members had for the mid-year performance overview of the plan.
Read more: PDC Discusses Local Government Employer Group Mid-Year Analysis
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.