State Issues

SFY2024 Coming to an End Means Busy Legislative Days 

This is the last week before the SFY2025 budget must be approved and signed. As is tradition, there is hustle and bustle in getting a budget in place before the end of the fiscal year. It is also a very busy legislative week.  

Read more: SFY2024 Coming to an End Means Busy Legislative Days

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

SFY2025 Budget Update

On June 27 the Assembly Budget Committee and Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee approved the $56.6 billion SFY2025 Budget.

Read more: SFY2025 Budget Update

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

State Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee June Meeting 

On Wednesday, the State Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee held its regularly scheduled June Meeting. 

Read more: State Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee June Meeting 

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

Federal Issues

Fire Grants Act Passes Senate

Last week, the U.S. Senate passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act. The legislation now heads to President Biden for his consideration.

Read more: Fire Grants Act Passes Senate  

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

State Launches Website to Track Federal Infrastructure Spending

Last week, the state launched the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Formula Funding Tracker website that shows where federal BIL funds are spent, along with State matching funds.   

Read more: State Launches Website to Track Federal Infrastructure Spending  

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