New Jersey League of Municipalities

2% Interest Arbitration Cap

Contracts typically expire at the end of the calendar year, so the impact of the failure to renew the 2% cap on interest arbitration awards will be felt as municipalities negotiate new contracts. We urge you to pass a resolution urging its extension. Read on...
State Health Benefits Plan Rate Renewal Recommendations Announced

AON has recommended to the State Health Benefits Plan (SHBP) Board of Trustees, Local Government SHBP overall premium rate adjustments for Plan Year 2019 representing an overall 7.6% decrease for the Local Government Group. Read on...
Comments Sought for PERC Proposed Rules

PERC has published proposed rules implementing the recently passed Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act (WDEA). We are in the process of reviewing and commenting on our concerns. Comments are due Nov. 16. If you submit comments, please copy the League. Read on...

Update on Marijuana/Cannabis Leagalization

Since last week's League Urgent Alert went out, draft amendments to Senator Scutari’s bill have gone public but with a state tax rate of 10%, not the 25% that was being widely discussed and included in the legislation as introduced. Read on...
Permanent SALT Deduction CAP on Federal Slate

Federal lawmakers have introduced a series of bills that would make the controversial, $10,000 cap placed on the deduction of state and local taxes (SALT) permanent. Without the proposed legislation, the cap would expire in 2025. Read on...
Office of Public Integrity & Accountability Launched

NJ Attorney General Grewal announced the creation of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), a new unit intended to combat corruption and strengthen public confidence in government institutions. Read on...