New Jersey League of Municipalities

Urge Your Citizens to Respond to the Census

The U.S. Census is all about two things: funding and representation. Every uncounted citizen is a missed opportunity. What your citizens do, or fail to do, now will impact your community and our state for the next 10 years. Read on...
New Federal COVID Relief Bill Offers No Relief for New Jersey Municipalities

U.S. Senate Majority Leader McConnell unveiled a new COVID Relief bill. The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act largely looks to leave our Nation’s state and local governments to fend for themselves. Read on...
Coronavirus Relief Bond Legislation Advances, Before Senate

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee released S-2475/A-3971, regarding municipal/county CRBs. NJLM Executive Director Cerra, Little Falls Administrator Cuccia, and Wharton Administrator/CFO Rheinhardt testified in support of the legislation Read on...

Portal Bridge Replacement Project Progress

NJ Transit’s Board of Directors approved a project development agreement with Amtrak. The project, which is expected to cost $1.8 billion, is now scheduled to begin in 2021 either in the late Spring or early Summer. Read on...
Governor Murphy Announces Main Street Commercial Corridors Relief

Gov. Murphy announced a new relief program for small businesses impacted by the pandemic. The Small Business Lease – Emergency Assistance Program will allow businesses in 64 eligible municipalities to apply for grants of up to $10,000 for lease costs. Read on...
NJSC Issues "Action Plan for Ensuring Equal Justice"

The NJ Supreme Court released an Action Plan for Ensuring Equal Justice, outlining a series of reforms for the next year to “eliminate disparities within the court system and remove institutional obstacles to justice.” Read on...

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