State Issues

Legislators Need to Hear Your Support of OPRA Modernization  

Legislation to modernize the Open Public Records Act (A-4045) may be considered in the coming weeks. Please reach out to your legislators with your support for reforms.

Read more: Legislators Need to Hear Your Support of OPRA Modernization  

League Contacts: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120 and Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112. 

DLGS Issues 2024 Financial Disclosure Statement Filing Guidance

The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) has issued Local Finance Notice 2024-08, providing guidance on filing the 2024 Financial Disclosure Statements.

Read more: DLGS Issues 2024 Financial Disclosure Statement Filing Guidance

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

State OEM STORM Public Comment Period  

Public comment deadline for the NJ Office of Emergency Management and the NJ Infrastructure Bank proposed Safeguarding Tomorrow Through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Revolving Loan Program Intended Use and Project Proposal List is April 28, 2024.  

Read more: State OEM STORM Public Comment Period  

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

Federal Issues

REMINDER: ARP SLFRF Project & Expenditure Reports Due April 30 

The annual American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Project & Expenditure Report is due on April 30, 2024. Also, U.S. Treasury has modified the Interim Final Rule for obligation deadlines.

Read more: REMINDER: ARP SLFRF Project & Expenditure Reports Due April 30

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

NLC Seeks Input on OSHA Fire Brigade Rulemaking

The National League of Cities (NLC), the League’s federal partner, is seeking municipal input regarding OSHA’s proposed rulemaking to replace the decades-old Fire Brigades standard.  

Read more: NLC Seeks Input on OSHA Fire Brigade Rulemaking

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

Also of Interest

LED Streetlight Conversion Survey

Rutgers Center for Green Building is conducting an online survey for New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on LED Streetlight conversions and they need your input.

Read more: LED Streetlight Conversion Survey

Celebrate NJ Local Government Week, April 7-13

Join municipalities across the Garden State April 7-13, 2024, by planning Local Government Week events. Let residents know about municipal facilities and careers, public works equipment, and fire, police, or utility vehicles. Roll out city hall open houses, host a coffee with the mayor, or provide a tour to students through council chambers.

Municipalities are encouraged to use social media to celebrate and promote their events using the hashtag #NJLocalGovt and to share event reminders, updates, and interesting facts via Twitter and Facebook. For more information & downloadable logos, visit www.njlm.org/njlocalgovt