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Act Now: Resolution on Bag Ban
New Jersey Clean Communities Council has drafted a model resolution for municipalities, designating the month of May as “Bag Up NJ” month. Municipalities are encouraged to adopt this resolution and get the message out about the upcoming changes. Read on... -
Week of May 10: COVID-19 Weekly Update
This week Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 239 easing of certain COVID-19 restrictions effective May 19. He announced that adolescents between the age of 12 and 16 are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Read on... -
NJLM Hosts ARP Funding Guidance Webinar Friday, May 21
This Friday at noon the League of Municipalities is hosting a free webinar to provide guidance on the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Read on...
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League Testifies, Expresses Concerns on S-3688
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee discussed a committee substitute for S-3688 that requires municipalities to consider the potential effects of approving the construction and operation of retail warehouses on neighboring municipalities. Read on... -
Shuttered Venue Operator Grants
The American Rescue Plan includes funding for shuttered entertainment venues. Performing arts centers owned and operated by governments may be eligible to apply. Read on... -
President Biden Announces American Family Plan
Wednesday evening, President Joe Biden proposed a 10-year, $1.8 trillion American Family Plan to Congress. It includes $1 trillion in new spending and investments and $800 billion in tax cuts and tax credits. Read on...
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Division Issues Information on 2021 Financial Disclosure Statement Filing
The Division of Local Government Services has issued Local Finance Notice 2021-08 providing guidance on filing the 2021 Financial Disclosure Statements. Read on... -
Expanded Earned Income Tax Credit Program
Beginning with the 2020 tax filing New Jersey’s Earned Income Tax Credit (NJEITC) is increasing to 40% of the federal credit an average of $882 as well as lowering the minimum age eligibility for EITC from 25 to 21 years of age. Read on... -
NJ Infrastructure Bank 2021 Webinar
The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank will be holding webinars on April 22, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and April 29, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Read on...
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League Educational Foundation & Walmart Announce Grant Recipients
Recently Walmart provided a grant of $100,000 to the League Foundation. Their wish was to help address educational connectivity issues. After careful review, the NJLM Foundation has awarded first-round grants. Read on... -
Expanded Earned Income Tax Credit Program
On national Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day, the New Jersey Department of Treasury launched a statewide awareness campaign to encourage eligible taxpayers to take advantage of New Jersey’s expanded program. Read on... -
NJ Supreme Court Decision Could Impact Municipal Employment Policies
The New Jersey Supreme Court released a decision this week that could have an impact on municipalities as an employer. Delanoy v. Twp. of Ocean considered for the first time the New Jersey Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Read on...
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