New Jersey League of Municipalities

Final Vote on Marijuana Legalization Set for Monday, March 25

The Assembly Appropriations and the Senate Judiciary Committees amended and approved bills legalizing the adult use of recreational marijuana, expanding NJ's medical marijuana program, and streamlining the expungement process. Votes are set for March 25. Read on...
Recap of March PFRS Board Meeting

At the March 11 PFRS board meeting, the Division of Investments Acting Director Cory Amon provided an overview of the Division of Investments, the PFRS fund, and the implementation of S-5 as it relates to the Division of Investments. Read on...
NJLM Announces Mayors' Roundtable Discussion Series

NJLM is presenting a Mayors’ Roundtable discussion series on two major topics for municipalities: Affordable Housing and Cannabis. Registration to attend one of the sessions in North, Central, or South Jersey is $25 and includes continental breakfast. Read on...

Progress on Gateway Possible With Promise of Federal Reimbursements

Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (NJ) and Chuck Schumer (NY) have announced a plan that would allow the two States and Amtrak to move forward with plans to safeguard the vital passenger rail link between Newark and New York City. Read on...
President Proposes 2020 Budget

The Trump Administration has released its budget request for FY2020, which begins on October 1st. Read on...
Hearing Set for Bill Limiting Local Planning Control

On Monday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee will consider A-4221/S-1074, which seeks to provide protections for the public’s right under the public trust doctrine. The League is opposed to the bill's suggested loss of local authority for planning. Read on...