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Public Health Emergency Reinstated
Governor Murphy issued two Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic: Executive Order No. 280, reinstating the state’s Public Health Emergency, and Executive Order No. 281 allowing certain prior executive orders to remain in effect. Read on... -
Governor Delivers State of the State Address
Gov. Murphy delivered his pre-recorded 2022 State of State address. Illustrating the theme of the Governor’s address, “Resilient and Moving Forward,” he reviewed NJ’s response to COVID, measured economic growth, and shared plans for moving forward. Read on... -
Deadline Extended for Local Government to Participate in National Opioid Settlement
The deadline for local governments to sign on to participate in the National Opioid Settlement has been extended until January 26, 2022, from the previous deadline of January 2. Read on...
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U.S. Treasury ARP Reporting & Compliance Portal for NEUs of Government
This week, Treasury released the Treasury Portal that NEUs of government that have requested APR funding from their state will use for reporting and compliance. Read on... -
Winter Sewer and Water Termination Legislation Advances
NJLM opposes A-6115/S-4081, which would prohibit certain sewer and water utility service discontinuances; establish the Winter Sewer & Water Termination Program; and require the BPU to include electric, gas, sewer, & water public utilities in the program. Read on... -
Legislation to Address Implementation Challenges to Daniel’s Law
Last year Governor signed P.L. 2020, c. 125, which prohibits disclosure of active, formerly active, and retired judicial officers, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers’ home addresses, both primary and secondary. Read on...
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New Law Shields Muni Land Use Decisions Made at Virtual Meetings
Gov. Murphy signed League-supported bill A-4881 into law. It prohibits the appeal of land use decisions on grounds attributable to convening the meeting by virtual means, provided that reasonable public notice and provision for public input were made. Read on... -
Gov. Murphy Establishes Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
On Tuesday, September 28, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 265 (EO 265), which establishes the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging to be led by newly appointed Jayne Johnson. Read on... -
2022 Fire District Budget & Election Guidance
The DLGS issued LFN 2021-16, addressing the Calendar Year 2022 fire district budget process. All fire districts must submit their applications through FAST. Only designated fire district officials may obtain FAST login credentials. Read on...
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NJ Supreme Court Rules Dog Licenses Subject to OPRA
The Supreme Court of NJ issued its decision in Ernest Bozzi v. City of Jersey City. The Court ruled that owning a dog is a public endeavor without a reasonable expectation of privacy that would exempt personal information from disclosure under OPRA. Read on... -
COVID-19 Weekly Update
Today Governor Murphy announced that all students, educators, staff, and visitors will be required to wear masks inside of all school buildings regardless of vaccination status for the start of the 2021-22 academic year (Executive Order 251). Read on... -
New Email Address for PERC Grievance Filings and Responses
Part of recent revisions to the Public Employee Relations Commission’s Grievance Arbitration Regulations (N.J.A.C. 19:12-5.2) includes a new email address for the submission of certain filings. Read on...
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