State Issues

SHBP PY24 Open Enrollment Closes on October 31 

The State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) Open Enrollment period for Local Government employees closes next Tuesday on October 31, 2023. 

Read more: SHBP PY24 Open Enrollment Closes on October 31 

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110. 

Municipal Best Practices Inventory Deadline is November 3. 

Friendly reminder that the deadline for the Municipal Best Practices Inventory is due November 3, 2023.  

Read more: Municipal Best Practices Inventory Deadline is November 3. 

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

Federal Issues

BPU Opens Broadband Access and Deployment Plan to Public Comment 

The Office of Broadband Connectivity (OBC) within the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has published its draft Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) implementation plan and is accepting public comments until November 29.  

Read more: BPU Opens Broadband Access and Deployment Plan to Public Comment  

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137. 

Also of Interest

Community Food Bank Donations Stations At Conference 

The League is working with the Community Foodbank of New Jersey to benefit state residents in need. Please take the opportunity to drop off goods at donation stations located near entrances to the Exhibit Hall & around the Atlantic City Convention Center. 

Read more: Community Food Bank Donations Stations At Conference