State Issues

Celebration of Life Set for Lieutenant Governor Oliver

Flags will fly at half-staff for one month around the state and a three-day Celebration of Life next week will honor the memory of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, who died on Tuesday.

Read more: Celebration of Life Set for Lieutenant Governor Oliver

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

State Health Benefits Commission Adopts 2024 Plan Year Rates  

On Monday, the State Health Benefits Commission adopted the Plan Year 2024 rates, which include a 7.4% increase for the SHBP Local Government Employer Group. 

Read more: State Health Benefits Commission Adopts 2024 Plan Year Rates  

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Federal Issues

NLC Broadband Webinar Available

Recently, the League’s federal partner, the National League of Cities (NLC), hosted the Overcoming Barriers to Expanding Broadband in American Communities webinar. The webinar recording and slides are now available to review.

Read more: NLC Broadband Webinar Available

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Also of Interest 

NJLMEF Climate Resilience Roundtable to be Rescheduled 

The NJLM Educational Foundation roundtable on climate resilience, scheduled for August 9, is being rescheduled for a date in September. 

Read more: NJLMEF Climate Resilience Roundtable to be Rescheduled  

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

2023 Governor’s Conference on Housing & Economic Development 

The 2023 Governor’s Conference on Housing & Economic Development will be held at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City from September 28 to September 29, 2023. 

Read more: 2023 Governor’s Conference on Housing & Economic Development