Weekly Roundup

April 21, 2023

State Issues

DEP Blue Acres & Beyond Technical Assistance Coffee Chat 

NJ DEP is holding a virtual technical assistance chat for New Jersey Coastal Communities on April 25 regarding Blue Acres and Beyond

Read more: DEP Blue Acres & Beyond Technical Assistance Coffee Chat 

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Federal Issues

NLC Urges Congress to Pass Rail Safety Legislation

The National League of Cities (NLC), the League’s federal partner, is advocating the passage of S-576, Railway Safety Act of 2023.

Read more: NLC Urges Congress to Pass Rail Safety Legislation 

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Congress Attempts to Claw Back Unobligated ARP SLFRF Funds  

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate failed to amend S.870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act by a vote of 47-49. It would redirect unobligated SLFRF funds to this grant program; however, Speaker Kevin McCarthy proposes to rescind ARP SLFRF in debt ceiling proposal.

Read more: Congress Attempts to Claw Back Unobligated ARP SLFRF Funds   

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

U.S. Senate Passed a Clean Version of S.870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act 

After attempting to attach an amendment that would claw back unobligated American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, the U.S. Senate passed S.870, the Fire Grants and Safety Act, without any amendments on Thursday.

Read more: U.S. Senate Passed a Clean Version of S.870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act 

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Also of Interest

League Hometown Security Task Force Hosts Tour

The New Jersey League of Municipalities’ Hometown Security Task Force has been rescheduled and will meet for the first time since the start of the pandemic for an update on issues and concerns impacting member municipalities.  

The Task Force is chaired by Hope Mayor Tim McDonough, Past President of the League. The event is open to Task Force members and interested New Jersey Mayors. It will be hosted by AT&T at its network disaster recovery facility in Burlington County and include a public safety forum featuring FirstNet. 

The event is open to Task Force members and interested New Jersey Mayors.  

The meeting will be hosted by AT&T at its network disaster recovery facility in Burlington County and include a public safety forum featuring FirstNet. 

Date: Friday, April 28, 2023.   
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Location: Address will be provided after registration.

The event will include guest speakers from AT&T on FirstNet, two representatives from the New Jersey State Police on current priorities and policies, an update from the NJ Office of Homeland Security, a provided working lunch, a tour of the facility, and more. Attendance is limited, so please register online as soon as possible.  

Contact: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org

GFOA Women@Work Event

On June 2, the Government Finance Officers Association of New Jersey will hold its GFOA Women@Work event at the Trenton Country Club, Trenton, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Read more: GFOA Women@Work event

NJ Internet for All April 27 Public Outreach Meeting 

The third public outreach meeting for New Jersey Internet for All will be held virtually on April 27 at 1:00 p.m. This meeting will focus on permitting, cybersecurity issues, and digital equity next steps. 

Read more: NJ Internet for All April 27 Public Outreach Meeting

PERC Sets 2023 Public Employment Conference 

The New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) is presenting the 2023 Public Employment Conference on Thursday, May 4, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton in East Brunswick. Presented in cooperation with PERC and the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) Labor and Employment Law Section, the event gathers attorneys, arbitrators, union members, government officials, and public employees in-person after meeting virtually for the last couple of years. 

Attendees will hear presentations about many of today's cutting-edge issues, including timely discussions about ongoing pandemic-related challenges, and may be able to earn up to 6.9 CLE credits. Registration is priced at $199 for NJSBA members and $235 for general tuition. 

For more information, an agenda, and to register, visit the NJICLE website

Pass a Resolution to Become a RevolutionNJ Community

2026 is the 250th anniversary of the USA! This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that allows New Jerseyans to create a lasting legacy. Revolution NJ is calling on all municipalities to pass a resolution to officially become a RevolutionNJ community.

Read more: Pass a Resolution to Become a RevolutionNJ Community

Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs,

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