October 29, 2025

State Issues

SHBP Plan Design Committee Meeting Holds October Meeting

On Wednesday, October 22, the State Health Benefits Commission Plan Design Committee held its regularly scheduled meeting.

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

PERC Publishes Notices Adopting and Amending Rules

On October 20, the Public Employment Relations Commission published three notices in the New Jersey Register. These notices included the readoption and new amendments to N.J.A.C. 19:11-1.5, the readoption of N.J.A.C. 19:13, and the agency’s adoption of a proposed amendment at N.J.A.C. 19:14-2.1(a).

Contact: Sadayah Q. DuRant-Brown, Legislative Counsel, sdurantbrown@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

Complete the BPPT Survey Questionnaire Today

The League recently released the Business Personal Property Tax (BPPT) survey questionnaire. Please complete the League’s BPPT Survey Questionnaire by October 31 to help the League with proposed legislative language.

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

Lame Duck Preview Lunch & Learn

Please join us on October 31 at noon for a Lame Duck Preview Lunch & Learn, where we highlight bills of municipal interest that may be acted on during the remainder of the legislative term.

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

DEP Seeks Community Feedback on DocMiner Online Tool

DEP invites the public and regulated community to provide feedback on its newly launched DocMiner online tool. The DocMiner tool will provide greater access to public records found through DEP’s existing DataMiner online database.

Contact: Sadayah Q. DuRant-Brown, Legislative Counsel, sdurantbrown@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

BPU Consolidates Programs, Creates Single Gateway for Builders

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) announced details of its New Construction Program (NCP), an initiative designed to incentivize energy-efficient construction and support New Jersey's clean energy goals.

Contact: Sadayah Q. DuRant-Brown, Legislative Counsel, sdurantbrown@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

EDA Announces Film Industry Spending for 2024 Breaks Record

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) announced $833 million in film industry spending in 2024, with more than 556 productions filmed in New Jersey.

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

NJ Municipalities Blog: Newark Awarded Film Industry Grant

This week, the NJ Municipalities blog reports on a recent award for Newark’s Economic Development Corporation, Invest Newark. The $750,000 grant is from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board.

Want to share your local story? Please send in your 300- to 1,000-word items and photos.

Contact: Amy Spiezio, Editor, aspiezio@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x123.

Federal Issues

Federal Budget Shutdown Continues

The partial shutdown of the federal budget has entered its fourth week.

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

FY 2025 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program Funding

The U.S. Economic Development Administration is accepting applications for the FY 2025 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program.

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

Conference Connections

NJLMEF Kickoff Event Focuses on Security

Start the Conference this year with the 3rd Annual League Foundation Kickoff Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. at the Atlantic City Convention Center. At 9:30 a.m., Lieutenant Colonel David Sierotowicz, Homeland Security Branch Command, NJ State Police, will speak on homeland security issues and human trafficking as we approach the Nation’s 250th Celebrations and hosting the 2026 World Cup.

Breakfast is free, but registration is required in advance.

League Environmental Conference Connections

Session Spotlight: Environmental Issues  

Stormwater Management, Electric Vehicles, Recycling, Proposed DEP REAL rules, and Sustainability are just a few of the League Conference Sessions focused on the environment. The sessions will help you plan, learn best practices, and determine what emerging topics will affect your community. For CEU and speaker information, please visit the Conference website or download the Conference app.   

Also of Interest

2025 New Jersey Youth Sports Conference

The New Jersey Devils and the Devils Youth Foundation in partnership with New Jersey’s professional sports organizations, community leaders and advocates from across the State and Country are hosting the New Jersey Youth Sports Conference on November 5.

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

250 Champions Program Submissions Due November 15

The National Academy of Public Administration is seeking nominations to honor exceptional individuals working in government who exemplify “democracy at the doorstep.”

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