State Issues

SHBP Increase Adjusted to 16.4% for Local Governments

The Division of Pensions published the revised Plan Year 2025 Local Government Employee Group Rate Setting Recommendation that increases rates by 16.2%, down from the recommended 17.2%.   

Read more: SHBP Increase Adjusted to 16.4% for Local Governments  

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

Governor Signs Various Bills 

On September 12, Governor Murphy took action on various pieces of legislation that were sent to him at the end of June.  

Read more: Governor Signs Various Bills 

Contact(s): NJLM Legislative Staff 

Also of Interest

Download NJ Municipalities’ Free Special Affordable Housing Digital Issue 

NJ Municipalities, the League’s official publication, has published a free downloadable Affordable Housing Digital Special Issue. 

Read more: Download NJ Municipalities’ Free Special Affordable Housing Digital Issue

League Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Innovation in Governance Awards Program

 
Through our annual recognition program, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the New Jersey League of Municipalities (NJLM) will again acknowledge and promote Innovation in Governance. This is a great opportunity to showcase innovative solutions to any problems that have cropped up in your municipality. It can also be an opportunity to let your peers in on innovations that prevent problems from arising. The Innovation in Governance Awards Committee is looking for new and distinctive approaches in any municipal government department. You can apply through our new online application process this year, or simply print and send it via email or mail! The nomination deadline is Friday, October 25, 2024.

Visit our awards page to see previous years of impressive ideas created by our winning municipalities as well as the full invitation and application to this year’s program.

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

2024 League Conference

Annual Conference: Register By Sept. 30 for Early Bird Pricing 

Time is running out, get Early Bird Pricing by September 30. Register today for the League's Annual Conference.   

Early Bird Pricing for Government or nonprofit attendees is $60 for registrants and $10 for spouse/partner. Pricing for non-government attendees is $120 and $10 for spouse/partner. Spouses/partners are not eligible for CEU credits. 

Starting October 1, the advance rates will be $70/$20 for government/nonprofit attendees and their spouses/partners and $150/$40 for non-government attendees and their spouses/ partners. 

For more information, visit the 109^th Annual Conference registration page.  

Reserve Your Rooms for the 2024 Annual Conference 

Don’t miss the opportunity to stay in the heart of the action, reserve your hotel space for the 2024 Annual Conference today.  

Read more: Reserve Your Rooms for the 2024 Annual Conference 

Have Your Voices Heard: Send in Your Conference Resolutions 

Sending in Conference Resolutions that suggest changes to improve municipal life helps build the foundation for the League Legislative team’s annual actions. Now is the time to submit your resolutions for this year’s Annual Conference.  

Read more: Have Your Voices Heard: Send in Your Conference Resolutions 

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