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COVID-19 Update: Week of January 4
Uniformed police and firefighters, including volunteers, are now eligible to receive the COVID 19 vaccine under Phase 1A, and the Governor announced that the general public can pre-register for eligibility for the vaccine online. Read on... -
Governor Signs Tax Incentive Legislation
Governor Murphy signed into law A-4, the "New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020." The new law provides for administration of programs and policies related a variety of industries and economic issues. Read on... -
Cannabis Clean Up Legislation Held
Both the Assembly and Senate were scheduled to consider legislation to clarify the recent cannabis legislation, A-5211/S-3320, however, it appears the deal to legalize and decriminalize cannabis collapsed reportedly amid decriminalization concerns. Read on...
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Governor signs PFRS Enhanced Benefits for Surviving Spouses Act
Governor Murphy signed S487, the “Dominick Marino PFRS Enhanced Benefits for Surviving Spouses Act”. This legislation expands accidental death benefits provided to widow of a PFRS member. Read on... -
Right to Farm Act Amended to Allow Employees to Live on Horse Farms
Governor Murphy, yesterday, signed A-2768/S-1245, which amends the “Right to Farm Act” to allow housing for equine-related farm employees. Read on... -
U.S. Department of Treasury Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published information for state and local governments about the new $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance program that was enacted as part of the most recent COVID-19 emergency relief package. Read on...
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Stories Sought for 2020 NJ Municipalities Magazine
NJ Municipalities magazine is currently accepting stories for the winter and spring editions. Have an article you’d like to share with your peers in local government? Please reach out to Managing Editor Amy Spiezio at aspiezio@njlm.org. Read on... -
"Get Covered New Jersey" Insurance Open Enrollment
Governor Murphy recently announced that New Jersey residents will be able to enroll in Get Covered New Jersey starting November 1, 2020, and through to January 31, 2021, extending six weeks longer than it was last year. Read on... -
DLGS Issue LFN on Recent Tax Collection & Appeals Legislation
DLGS issued LFN 2020-25 explaining recently enacted legislation on property tax collection, tax appeals refunds, and the waiver of interest and lien enforcement for certain delinquent water and sewer utility payments during emergency circumstances. Read on...
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NJ Hall of Fame Holds Induction Ceremony Sunday
On Sunday, 7 PM the NJ Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be broadcast WWOR my9, NJTV, nj.com, and the NJ Hall of Fame Facebook and YouTube pages. Read on... -
US Conference of Mayors Partnering with National Restaurant Association for Webinar
The National Restaurant Association is partnering with the US Conference of Mayors to host a webinar, “What Will Your City Be Like Without Restaurants?” Read on... -
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...
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