State Issues

SHBC Postponed Rate Renewal Meeting 

As we noted briefly in last week’s Roundup, the SHBC postponed the Plan Year 2025 Rate Renewal Meeting that was scheduled for July 29, to act on a proposed 17.2% rate increase for local government in the SHBP. No future date has been announced. 

Read more: SHBC Postponed Rate Renewal Meeting 

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

ABC Releases Advisory Notice on Liquor License Transfers 

The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has released Advisory Notice 2024-05 clarifying and explaining the new inter-municipal license transfer statute (N.J.S.A. 33:1-24.3a) authorizing the transfer of liquor licenses between contiguous municipalities. 

Read more: ABC Releases Advisory Notice on Liquor License Transfers 

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

ABC Releases Advisory Notice on Shopping Mall Liquor Licenses  

The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has released Advisory Notice 2024-06, explaining P.L. 2023, c.290, which allows the creation of Shopping Mall licenses for selling alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption within qualifying shopping malls. 

Read more: ABC Releases Advisory Notice on Shopping Mall Liquor Licenses  

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

2024 League Conference

Register by September 30 for Early Bird Rates

Registration for the 2024 Annual Conference is now open. Act quickly for your most cost-effective Conference! Early Bird rates run through September 30. 

The League's Annual Conference is an opportunity to network with peers from across the state, learn what other local governments are doing, earn CEUs, and discover new products and services on the exhibit floor. Over three days, immerse yourself in person, focusing on best practices in municipal government and leaving office distractions behind. 

The League Housing Block is already open, which now includes Harrah’s. Don't forget to book your rooms as soon as possible.

Have Your Voices Heard: Send in Your Conference Resolutions 

Sending in Conference Resolutions that suggest changes to improve municipal life helps build the foundation for the League Legislative team’s annual actions. Now is the time to submit your resolutions for this year’s Annual Conference.  

Read more: Have Your Voices Heard: Send in Your Conference Resolutions 

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137. 

Also of Interest

Digital Equity Competitive Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity 

The NTIA recently announced the Digital Equity Competitive Grant, a program aiming to address digital disparities by providing nearly $1 billion in competitive grants to support communities impacted by digital divides. 

Read more: Digital Equity Competitive Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity 

Contact: Ciara Bradley, Research Associate, cbradley@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x128.

New Grant Opportunity for Urban Forestry Initiatives 

Center for Regenerative Solutions (CRS) and Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN), through USDA Forest Service IRA Funding, have new grant opportunities for capacity building and workforce development.

Read more: New Grant Opportunity for Urban Forestry Initiatives 

Contact: Ciara Bradley, Research Associate, cbradley@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x128.

DCA Roadshow

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is embarking on a roadshow series to enhance the visibility of the Department's services and programs, ensuring that residents across the state, through its community partners, are well-informed about the resources available to them. By traveling to various cities and towns, the roadshow brings the Department's offerings directly to the communities it serves, making it easier for them to engage with and benefit from these services.

The roadshow will feature a presentation that provides an overview of DCA’s divisions, programs and services, and Commissioner Suárez’s priorities. Also, at each stop, there will be content specialists who will highlight a hot topic. The program will close with a Q&A period addressed by Commissioner Suárez and department representatives.

These events provide a platform for you to ask questions, share concerns, and receive personalized assistance.

The final roadshow will be held on August 27, 2024, at Farleigh Dickinson University—Florham Campus (Morris) in Madison, NJ.  Additional information is available on the invitation. The special focus for this event will be Local Government and Shared Services.