New Jersey League of Municipalities

Update on Marijuana Legalization

The amended bills to legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana now stand at the 2nd reading and could be scheduled for a final floor vote. It appears that this issue will carry over into 2019. Read on...
ROW Vegetation Management Vote Expected

On Monday, Dec. 17, the Assembly is scheduled to vote on A-2558, known as the, “Vegetation Management Response Act.” It would provide electric utility companies completely unfettered authority to clear, move, cut, or destroy any dangerous vegetation. Read on...
Update on Marijuana Legalization

The Senate Budget and Appropriations and the Assembly Appropriations Committee voted out legislation to legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana. The bills stand at “2nd reading” and could be scheduled for a final floor vote as soon as Dec. 17. Read on...

$15 Minimum Wage Legislation Introduced

On Monday, Dec. 10, the Assembly Labor Committee will consider A-15, which will over time raise the hourly minimum wage to $15. The League is closely monitoring the issue. We expect legislation to advance to the Governor in early 2019. Read on...
GSA Survey Seeks Local Government Input on Broadband

GSA has requested feedback from state and local governments through an online survey geared toward identifying what benefits and challenges there are with such data gathering and submission. Read on...
League Annual Survey

As 2018 comes to a close, we here at the League would like to know your thoughts about our services provided throughout the year. Please complete our short online survey. Read on...