State Issues

DLGS Unclaimed Municipal Property Instructions  

The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) has created a step-by-step instruction guide for municipalities to search for unclaimed property.   

Read more: DLGS Unclaimed Municipal Property Instructions  

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3841, x116.

SHBP Plan Design Committee Meeting  

The State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) Plan Design Committee held its April meeting on April 30.  

Read more: SHBP Plan Design Committee Meeting  

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3841, x116.

FAST Budget Adoption Certification 

Financial Automation Submission Tracking (FAST) System budget adoption certification will be made available in July.  

Read more: FAST Budget Adoption Certification 

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3841, x116.

Grant Opportunity: Community Energy Plan Grant (CEPG) Program  

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has announced its Community Energy Plan Grant (CEPG) program, providing $900,000 in funding for municipalities to develop localized energy plans.  

Read more: Community Energy Plan Grant (CEPG) Program  

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

Federal Issues

Legislative Negotiations Include SALT Cap Deduction Increase 

Congress is attempting to utilize the budget reconciliation process to pass legislation that includes President Trump’s priorities. Members of Congress from New Jersey and elsewhere are advocating for an increase in the SALT cap deduction.  

Read more: Legislative Negotiations Include SALT Cap Deduction Increase 

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

Virtual Office Hours Set for ARPA SLFRF Annual Reporting

U.S. Treasury is hosting virtual office hours starting on Thursday, May 8 at 10 a.m. for municipalities having trouble filing the ARPA SLFRF Annual Report that was due on April 30.   

Read more: Virtual Office Hours Set for ARPA SLFRF Annual Reporting

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

Grant Opportunity: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the Safe Streets and Roads for All SS4A Grant Program, a federal initiative that provides funding to improve roadway safety and reduce fatalities. Nearly $2 billion is available for future funding rounds.

Read more: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program

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

Also of Interest

GFOA Women At Work Conference 

The GFOA will hold its Women at Work conference on Friday, May 16, at the Trenton Country Club. Registration is required.  

Read more: GFOA Women At Work Conference