New Jersey League of Municipalities

Federal Ways & Means Committee to Hold Hearing on Local Impact of SALT Cap

A Ways and Means subcommittee will hold a hearing next week to review how the recently enacted $10,000 cap on federal income tax deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) may “harm communities, schools, first responders, and housing values.” Read on...
Taxpayer Equity Liability Standards Bill Passes

The State Senate, by a vote of 36-0, approved S-3739 and the Assembly, by a vote of 75-1, approved A-5392. This legislation will establish liability standards in sexual abuse lawsuits filed against public entities and public employees. Read on...
FY 2020 Budget Bills Sent to Governor

The State Senate and the General Assembly have approved and sent to the Governor, a State spending plan for the 2020 Fiscal Year that begins on July 1. Read on...

State of Emergency Declared for Burlington, Camden, & Gloucester Counties

Gov. Murphy issued Executive Order 70 declaring a State of Emergency, effective immediately in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties. The State is now deploying resources and personnel to help with recovery efforts. Read on...
Medical Marijuana Expansion Heads to the Governor

The Assembly and Senate passed A-20/S-20, revised medical marijuana expansion bill that closely mirrors the previous legislation, A-10, in most areas. The new bill apparently reflects negotiations between the Governor’s office and the Legislature. Read on...
First Responders’ Workers’ Comp Re-Write Heads to Governor

Both Houses have passed and sent the Governor S-716(A-1741), which makes it much easier for any public safety worker to receive a workers’ compensation award. The bill was amended in response to suggestions from MEL and NJLM. Read on...