March 10, 2023

State Issues

State Health Benefits Commission Meeting Update

During the March meeting of the State Health Benefits Commission (SHBC), the members heard a mid-year overview from AON, including information on the State Employee Group, the Local Government Employer Group, and Dental Plans.

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

League Seeking Information on MS4 Permit Compliance

The League is asking our members to answer a short survey aimed at gathering information related to individual municipalities efforts to comply with the NJDEP’s new MS4 permit program requirements.

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

DLGS Issues Guidance on CY2023/SFY2024 State Aid Certification

DLGS has issued Local Finance Notice 2023-05 regarding the availability of State Aid Certifications. No municipality will receive less total state formula aid than it has received in the prior budget year.

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Senate Committee Advances Bill to Increase LIHWAP Participation

A bill meant to increase participation in the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) was advanced through Senate committee this week. While the League initially opposed S-3333, amendments were made allowing us to now support the bill.

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

NJDEP Provides Details on MS4 Permit Compliance Grants

The NJDEP recently announced the availability of $19 million in grants to help municipalities with the transition to new municipal stormwater permitting requirements. Additional details on these grants are now available.

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

Governor Signs Bill Changing Certain Primary Election Dates

On March 9 Governor Murphy signed into law legislation that changes certain primary election dates. It took effect immediately.

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

FY2024 Budget Hearing Schedule Announced

Registration for the public hearings on the proposed State Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 held by the Senate and Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committees is now open.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

Federal Issues

Application Process Open for CDS/CPF

Senators Menendez and Booker and members of the NJ House delegation have announced the FY24 Congressionally Directed Spending/Community Project Funding application process is open.

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

President Biden Proposes FY24 Budget

During a speech in Philadelphia, President Joe Biden unveiled the proposed $6.8 trillion Federal Fiscal Year 2024 budget spending blueprint.

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

Reminder: SLFRF Project and Expenditure (P&E) Report Due April 30

As a reminder, the annual ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Plan (SLFRF) Project and Expenditure (P&E) Report is due on April 30. The portal will open on April 1.

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

Also of Interest

League Lunch & Learn: USDA Rural Development Grants Opportunity

On Thursday, March 16 at noon, Jane Asselta, New Jersey State Director for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be the featured speaker in the latest League Lunch and Learn.

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

League Lunch & Learn: Benefits of Age-Friendly Community Practices

On March 21 at noon please join the League’s Lunch and Learn to discover the benefits of Age-Friendly Community Practices with representatives from the Department of Human Services.

NJ Carpenters Union Presents Free Seminar

The New Jersey Carpenters Union will be hosting a free seminar on “Best Practices for Purchasing, Administering and Closing Out Publicly Funded construction Projects on March 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 402, Atlantic City. Advance registration for the seminar, with DCA approved continuing education credits, is required.

Grant Funding Announced for New Jersey Statewide Wellness Campaign

The National Fitness Campaign (NFC) is allocating grant funding to 10 communities across the state for 2023. The NFC has announced $300,000 of funding to support municipalities to join the growing NFC fitness campaign; the mission is to build healthy infrastructure for smart cities and future schools. Municipalities will have priority access to application briefings, a 30-minute Zoom call qualifying your community for a feasibility study, and a grant application. If your municipality is interested, the grant is available now for 2023 site partners and is projected to be allocated over the next 90 days.

If you would like to receive a briefing to learn more about the program and how to qualify, please fill out the short contact form.

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