New Jersey League of Municipalities

Week of May 25: COVID-19 Update

This week Gov. Murphy continued to ease restrictions, increasing outdoor gathering numbers, planning for more openings, and proposing changes to the State's current budget while examining the anticipated state loss of revenues in 2021. Read on...
Legislature Focuses on State Three-Month Budget Plan

The Assembly Budget Committee heard testimony from the OLS’ Budget and Finance Officer Haines and State Treasurer Muoio regarding Gov. Murphy’s proposed plan that will govern State spending during the extended Fiscal Year. Read on...
Gov. Signs Legislation Setting 2020 Tax Appeal Date

Governor Murphy signed A-4157, extending the property tax appeal deadline to from July 1 and provides the County Board of Taxation until September 30 to render a decision on a tax appeal. The deadline only applies to this year’s tax appeals. Read on...

Portal Bridge Replacement Funding Coming

The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded more than $91.5 million in funding to advance replacement of the Portal Bridge and make other upgrades to improve service along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. Read on...
Local Budgets Await Federal LIfeline

Please support the Cities Are Essential campaign, which calls for substantial direct federal aid, and economic relief over the next two years to support all cities, towns, townships, boroughs, and villages, regardless of size. Read on...
ACT NOW Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Applications Due May 29

This Friday, May 29 is the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program for state and local municipalities identified as eligible for funding. Read on...

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