September 8, 2023

State Issues

Governor Murphy Names Secretary of State Way as Lt. Governor

Governor Murphy has announced Secretary of State Tahesha L. Way is the next Lt. Governor of New Jersey in a ceremony at the State House today.

Contact: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120.

Passing of BPU President Fiordaliso

League Mourns the sudden passing of the Board of Public Utilities President Joseph L. Fiordaliso.

Contact: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120.

NJ Treasury Reimburses Municipalities for Marriage Licenses

NJ Treasury has disbursed funds to local governments participating in the Marriage License Reimbursement Program.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, ext. 116.

Have Your Voices Heard: Send in Your Conference Resolutions

Sending in Conference Resolutions that suggest changes to improve municipal life helps build the foundation for the League Legislative team’s annual actions. Now is the time to submit your resolutions for this year’s Annual Conference.

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

Local Leaders Discuss Climate Resilience

The NJLM Educational Foundation is hosting a Climate Resilience Roundtable, on September 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Beaver Brook Country Club.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

Governor Signs Uniform Public Expression Protection Act

Governor Phil Murphy today signed S-2802/A-4393, the 'Uniform Public Expression Protection Act', to protect people from meritless "SLAPP" lawsuits intended to intimidate them for exercising their free speech rights.

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

Lunch & Learn: State Planning Commission – State Plan Update

On Tuesday, October 3 the League is hosting a Lunch and Learn with the New Jersey State Planning Commission to begin discussions as the Commission starts the process of updating the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

Federal Issues

FEMA Local Elected and Appointed Officials Guidebook Blog Post

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) “Local Elected and Appointed Officials Guide: Roles and Resources in Emergency Management” is an important resource for municipal officials.

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

Civil Rights Division Accessibility Standards Proposed Rulemaking

The Civil Rights Division within the Department of Justice recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to require certain accessibility standards for state and local government services, programs, and activities offered via web or mobile apps.

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

State Offering Free ARP SLFRF Compliance Consulting

The Governor’s Disaster Recovery Office (GDRO) is offering municipalities free American Rescue Plan (ARP) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) compliance consulting.

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

Also of Interest

State to Host Opioid Summit

The State of New Jersey and the Department of Human Services are hosting the Opioid Summit 2023, Revitalizing Communities: Healing Together from the Opioid Crisis on September 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.