Posted on: September 15, 2023
Governor Murphy has named Division of Local Government Services Director Jacquelyn Suárez as Acting Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Effective September, 18 Suárez will serve as Acting DCA Commissioner pendi...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: September 15, 2023
The Mayor Wellness Campaign is hosting two virtual training courses for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), one for Adult Mental Health First Aid Training and the other Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.
As part of its Mental Health Initiative, ...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: September 8, 2023
If you have a topic to improve local government and address an issue impacting local governance, send in a Conference Resolution for consideration at this year’s Annual Conference. Any elected officials currently in municipal office, municipal p...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: August 28, 2023
Sending in Conference Resolutions that suggest changes to improve municipal life helps build the foundation for the League Legislative team’s annual actions.
If you have a topic to improve local government and address an issue impacting local gov...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: August 25, 2023
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has published proposed rules and amendments related to the Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund Grants.
The New Jersey Historic Trust is authorized to implement funding for Open Space, Farmland, and Histor...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: August 21, 2023
Dozens of sessions have been posted with their full CEU credits on the League Conference website. Start planning today!
For those attending the Conference with earning continuing education credits on their to-do list, planning is easier than ever this year...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: August 10, 2023
Since March of 2020, NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid has followed special rules related to the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). These rules have allowed most NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid members to keep their health coverage, even if they no longer qualif...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Registration for the 108th Annual League Conference is now open! Take advantage of the lowest rates of the year, saving $40 off the regular registration cost with Early Bird pricing running Aug. 1-Sept. 30.
Early Bird Registration rates are:
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: July 28, 2023
The State Health Benefits Program Design Committee (PDC) met on July 26, 2023. They focused on the issue of rising service costs, identified as the main factor for the uptick in state health benefits expenses.
The committee passed nine resolution...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: July 24, 2023
If you have a topic to improve local government and address an issue impacting local governance, send in a Conference Resolution for consideration at this year’s Annual Conference. Any elected officials currently in municipal office, municipal professiona...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: July 7, 2023
The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute's Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC), in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities has announced a funding opportunity for communities working to address local mental health needs. The...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: July 7, 2023
Governor Murphy has signed A-5596/S-3991 establishing the Urban Preservation Program to promote investments in rehabilitation and reconstruction projects dedicated to preserving affordable housing in urban areas.
The newly created Urban Preservation Fund p...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: July 7, 2023
This week, Governor Murphy signed into law S-3780. The new law provides down payment assistance and provides tax credits to developers that commit to construct or reconstruct housing for certain low to moderate income households.
Prior to the signing of&am...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ
Posted on: May 17, 2023
Welcome! This News Flash has been created for members of Municipal Welfare Association of NJ.
The New Jersey League of Municipalities offers several methods for you to receive news, announcements, legislative alerts, and event notices. In additio...
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Municipal Welfare Association of NJ