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.
Read more: Governor Murphy Names Secretary of State Way as Lt. Governor
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.
Read more: Passing of BPU President 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.
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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.
Read more: Have Your Voices Heard: Send in Your Conference Resolutions
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.
Read more: Local Leaders Discuss Climate Resilience
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.
Read more: Governor Signs Uniform Public Expression Protection Act
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.
Read more: Lunch & Learn: State Planning Commission – State Plan Update
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.
Read more: FEMA Local Elected and Appointed Officials Guidebook Blog Post
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.
Read more: Civil Rights Division Accessibility Standards Proposed Rulemaking
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.
Read more: State Offering ARP SLFRF Compliance
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.
Read more: State to Host Opioid Summit