September 15, 2023

State Issues

Governor Names Jaquelyn Suárez as Acting DCA Commissioner

Governor Murphy has named Division of Local Government Services Director Jacquelyn Suárez as Acting Department of Community Affairs Commissioner. The Governor has indicated that he will formally make the nomination when the Senate reconvenes later this year.

Contact: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120.

SHBC Holds September Meeting

On Wednesday, the State Health Benefits Commission held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement & Recycled Materials Bill Signed

Acting Governor Tahesha Way signed into law A-4797/S-3255, which concerns the percentage of reclaimed asphalt pavement and recycled materials that can be used for certain road projects. P.L. 2023, c.160 takes effect in March 2024.

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

New Workplace Accountability in Labor List (WALL) Now Live

The Workplace Accountability in Labor List (WALL) is now available on the NJDOL website. Prior to awarding contracts, contracting units must review this list of entities ineligible for public contracting.

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

September Marks National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. NJOEM and NJDEP urge public officials to prepare their communities’ weather emergencies.

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

NJ Clean Energy Programs Survey

Rutgers Center for Green Building is conducting an online survey for BPU on how New Jersey Clean Energy Programs can work better for municipalities.

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

Local Leaders Discuss Climate Resilience

The NJLM Educational Foundation is hosting a Climate Resilience Roundtable, on September 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Beaver Brook Country Club.

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

Federal Issues

Federal Budget Deadline Looms on September 30

The federal fiscal year ends on September 30. Without an adopted and signed budget by this date, there may be a government shutdown. Expectations are tempered by disagreements among Congress and the Administration about spending priorities.

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