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Submit League Conference Resolution Proposals by October 5
The Conference Resolutions Committee will consider general and municipal government-related resolutions from officials who currently hold municipal office. Summaries of proposed resolutions should be sent to the League office by Friday, Oct. 5. Read on... -
NJ Delegation Challenges FEMA Sanitation/PPE Policy Change
New Jersey’s Congressional Delegation is urging FEMA to reverse a new policy to no longer provide emergency reimbursement to school systems and local governments for COVID-19 safety measures including PPE and disinfection services. Read on... -
Call to Action: Transportation Programs Expire Sept. 30
Please contact Senators Menendez and Booker and your Representative in the House as soon as possible regarding the renewal and elevation of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Read on...
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Vegetation Management Bill Advances
The Senate Economic Growth Committee approved S-434, known as the “Vegetation Management Response Act.” The League continues to work the sponsors on additional changes to adequately protect members' interests. Read on... -
Hospital Property Tax Bill Advances
The Assembly Appropriations Committee advanced with committee amendments A-1135, a bill which the League opposes. A-1135 seeks to address the ongoing issue of property tax exemptions for nonprofit hospitals with on-site for-profit medical providers. Read on... -
Governor Takes Action on Bills
Governor Phil Murphy signed two bills of interest into law – S-349 (P.L. 2020, c.80), regarding electric vehicle charging stations, and S-2380 (P.L. 2020, c.84), providing work-related benefits to essential employees who contract COVID-19. Read on...
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University of Albany Creates Survey to Help Build Smart Communities
The University of Albany released a survey aimed at understanding the relationship between public libraries and the implementation of smart technology to benefit the local governments and their communities. Read on... -
Appellate Division Rules Certain Employee Settlement Agreements Exempt from OPRA
The Appellate Division issued a decision regarding OPRA, holding that a settlement agreement between a public body and its employee, resolving an internal disciplinary action against that employee, is exempt from disclosure as a personnel record. Read on... -
State Expands Voter Tools
The Division of Elections has launched the state’s first online voter registration tool as well as functionality to let voters track their mail-in ballot. Read on...
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Juneteenth a State Holiday
Governor Murphy signed, S-19, (now, P.L.2020, c.76), designating Juneteenth, the third Thursday in June, as a state and public holiday. New Jersey is the sixth state to designate Juneteenth a state holiday. Read on... -
NJ Dept. of Agriculture Shares Spotted Lanterfly Fight Resources
New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher has shared information and instructions for residents who encounter the Spotted Lanternfly as the Department continues to receive numerous calls about this exotic invasive insect. Read on... -
2020 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Funding Opportunity
Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program. Read on...
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