State Issues

NJ State Minimum Wage Set to Increase January 1  

Beginning January 1, New Jersey’s minimum wage will increase from $14.13 an hour to $15.13.  

Read more: NJ State Minimum Wage Set to Increase January 1   

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

NJ Extends the Brewery Waiver till January 16 

The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control has extended this deferral to January 16, 2024, due to Governor Phil Murphy's conditional veto of S-3038 and the ongoing legislative discussions.

Read more:  NJ Extends the Brewery Waiver till January 16 

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

EMT Reimbursement Bill Advances 

On December 21, A-3772/S-2223, which revises the eligibility criteria for reimbursements from the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund successfully advanced out of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. 

Read more: EMT Reimbursement Bill Advances 

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

Also of Interest

Show Off Your City Contest Deadline Feb. 9 

The Annual Show Off Your City Contest is accepting entries through February 9. Municipalities are invited to send in photos of their tourist attractions, downtown areas, economic development initiatives, parks, city halls, community groups, and new projects.

Entries will be posted on the League’s Facebook page, website, and some will be featured in the April issue of NJ Municipalities, and possibly other issues. The winner will also receive a free League publication of their choice!

Photos can be submitted via the form on the League website, email to aspiezio@njlm.org, or mailed on a flash drive to 222 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. For full details, visit the Show Off Your City Contest webpage.