The Town Crier - Legislative Backgrounder

If Congress is unable to send a short-term Continuing Resolution to President Biden this week, spending authority for most federal agencies will expire on Saturday and the federal government will be shut down.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) “Local Elected and Appointed Officials Guide: Roles and Resources in Emergency Management” is an important resource for municipal officials year-round. 

Governor Phil Murphy signed four bills into law on Friday, July 7, which aim to impose stiffer penalties and expand criminal definitions related to motor vehicle theft.