State Issues

SHBP Update 

Last week, we reported that AON would release its analysis of the Plan Design Committee proposals to save $100 million for the first six months of Plan Year 2026 around August 15. The state has not yet released the AON report. 

Read more: SHBP Update 

Contacts: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112, and Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

Lunch & Learn: NJ State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

On Wednesday, August 27, the League will host a Lunch & Learn event with the New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) regarding the NJ State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.   

Read more: Lunch & Learn: NJ State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

Federal Issues

Share Transportation Priorities with Your Congress Member 

Next September, federal transportation funding will need to be reauthorized. We encourage you to share local government priorities with your Member of Congress. 

Read more: Share Transportation Priorities with Your Congress Member

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Bipartisan FEMA Reform Legislation Introduced  

Bipartisan legislation to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been introduced in the House of Representatives.  

Read more: Bipartisan FEMA Reform Legislation Introduced  

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Conference Connections

The League Accepting Applications for Innovation in Governance 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 through our annual recognition program. This is a great opportunity to showcase innovative solutions to any problems that have cropped up, either suddenly or over time, in your municipality. It can also be an opportunity to let your peers in on innovations that prevent problems from arising. This year, the Innovation in Governance Awards Committee is looking for new and distinctive approaches in any department of municipal government.   

The deadline is Friday, October 3, 2025. 

Visit our awards page to see previous years’ ideas created by our winning municipalities as well as the full invitation and application to this year’s program. For more information on the contest, contact Ciara Bradley, League Research Associate, CBradley@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, ext. 128.  

Also of Interest

Discussion of “The American Revolution” with Ken Burns 

RevolutionNJ has announced “An Afternoon with Ken Burns,” moderated by Brian Williams, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on September 17. The event includes a preview of the upcoming six-part 12-hour documentary, “The American Revolution,” which prominently features New Jersey.  

Tickets are now available for purchase. 

2025 Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development 

The 2025 Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development will be held September 16-17 at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City. Registration is now open and will close on September 8. The housing deadline is August 15.  

Read more: 2025 Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development 

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Reminder: Complete Salary Survey 

This is a friendly reminder to submit your responses to the League’s Salary Survey  before September 1. Your input plays a vital role in helping us create a comprehensive snapshot of compensation trends across municipalities statewide. 

The results from the survey will be published and available in September.   

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

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