State Issues

DCA Commissioner Testifies before Assembly Budget Committee 

On Monday, April 21, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Jacquelyn Suarez testified before the Assembly Budget Committee on the FY2026 budget. 

Read more: DCA Commissioner Testifies before Assembly Budget Committee 

Contacts: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112, and Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.

Thursday Lunch & Learn: ETR & Legal Notices  

On Thursday, April 24 at 12:00 p.m., join League staff to learn about advocacy efforts to end the diversion of Energy Tax Receipts in the proposed FY26 budget and Legal Notice advocacy.  

Read more: Thursday Lunch & Learn: ETR & Legal Notices  

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

DCA Makes Corrections To Rules For CMFO Vacancies 

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) made corrections to rules concerning Chief Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) vacancies.  

Read more: DCA Makes Corrections To Rules For CMFO Vacancies 

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.

DOL Extends Safety & Health Standards for Public Employees Rules  

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) readopted the Safety & Health Standards for Public Employees. The rules are in effect through March 24, 2032. 

Read more: DOL Extends Safety & Health Standards for Public Employees Rules  

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Division of ABC Quartile List 

The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has released the list of inactive liquor licenses available for transfer under P.L. 2023, c. 90.  

Read more: Division of ABC Quartile List 

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Federal Issues

NLC ARPA Compliance Open Office Hours 

The League’s federal partner, the National League of Cities, is offering open office hours tomorrow, April 24 at 3:30 p.m. for municipalities that are having trouble filing the ARPA SLFRF report by the April 30 deadline. 

Read more: NLC ARPA Compliance Open Office Hours 

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

FEMA Funding Challenges? Let Us Know 

The League has learned that awarded funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been delayed or potentially denied. If that has occurred in your municipality, please let us know.

Read more: FEMA Funding Challenges? Let Us Know 

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Also of Interest

DCA Hosts NJHOMES Kick-Off Event

The DCA has asked us to share that on Friday, April 25, it will host the NJ HOMES Kick-Off Event geared towards mayors, business administrators, and municipal economic development officials. Space is limited; register today. 

Read more: DCA Hosts NJHOMES Kick-Off Event