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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...
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$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... -
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... -
December Grants Posted
The League’s December grants page has been posted and includes links to several funding opportunities. Visit the League’s Grant Resource Center. Read on...
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Application Period Open for “We Value Our Veterans” Award
The application period is now open for Gov. Murphy's "We Value Our Veterans" Community Award. Read on... -
Dept. of Agriculture Alters Proposed Beekeeping Rules
Earlier this week the State Department of Agriculture issued a Notice of Proposed Substantial Change concerning proposed beekeeping and apiary standards that were first published this time last year. Read on... -
Division Extends CY 2019 Budget Deadlines
The Division of Local Government Services has issued Local Finance Notice 2018-28 regarding 2019 Calendar Year (CY) Budget Matters, including information on the Financial Automation Submission Tracking (FAST). Read on...
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Reminder: 21st Annual Elected Officials Hall of Fame
In recognition of the many municipal governing body members who are selflessly serving for 20 or more years, the League of Municipalities is pleased to once again accept nominations for the Elected Officials Hall of Fame. Read on... -
Sample SALT Documents Now Available
The Division of Local Government Services has posted a model donor information form and donor receipt form for those municipalities that wish to implement a charitable trust. Read on... -
NJ Department of Labor Publishes Proposed Earned Sick Leave Rules
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development published proposed new rules implementing P.L. 2018, c. 10, which requires all employers, including local governments, to provide employees with earned sick leave. It takes effect Oct. 29. Read on...
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