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Governor Murphy Signs FY-2022 Appropriations Act Into Law

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06/29/2021 Fiscally Responsible Plan includes a Record Pension Payment, Sizable Surplus, Substantial Debt Reduction, and Long-Term Economic Investments Budget Makes New Jersey More Affordable by Delivering Historic Levels of School Funding, Substantial Tax Relief, and Aid to Small Businesses WOODBRIDGE – Governor Phil Murphy signed the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022) Appropriations Act into law today, working in partnership with the Legislature to develop a responsible and bold budget that meets the State’s current and future obligations, makes New Jersey more affordable for working and mid...
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Assembly Bill No. 5870 – Appropriations Bill

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On June 21, 2021, Assembly Bill No. 5870 was introduced by Assemblywoman Pintor Marin and Assemblyman Burzichelli.  This bill is an Act making appropriations for the support of the New Jersey State Government and the several public purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 and regulating disbursement. FY 2022 Assembly Bill No. 5870 FY 2022 Budget Resolutions Language Changes FY 2022 Appropriations Bill as Introduced Scoresheet The Legislature is expected to pass these the week of June 21, 2021, and of which, Governor Murphy will sign into law.
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STATE HOUSE NEWS – June 4, 2021 Edition

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IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING The New Jersey Early Voting Working Group recently completed a comprehensive analysis of the projected expenses each county is expected to incur as a direct result of implementing P.L. 2021, Chapter 40, which would require in-person early voting. The Working Group  is comprised of county election officials from across the State and representatives from the New Jersey Division of Elections with the goal of making sure early voting runs smoothly during the upcoming General Election. In summary, the analysis concludes that county governments will spend an estimated $83...
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2021 NJAC Annual Conference

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As of October 1st, pre-registration for the conference is now closed.  On-site registration is available at no additional fee. Please join NJAC for its in-person 2021 Annual Conference from October 12th through October 14th at Caesar's in Atlantic City.  This celebration brings together over 500 elected and appointed officials and business leaders to focus on issues that impact our counties and residents within the State of New Jersey.  Registered attendees have the opportunity to participate in educational seminars, approved for continuing education credits, and interact with county and St...
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INVESTORS BANK AWARDS $21,000.00 GRANT TO NJAC FOUNDATION!

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Investors Bank through the Investors Foundation awarded the NJAC Foundation a grant of $21,000.00 for county vocational-technical school graduates who plan on continuing their education at a county college or state college or university. “Investors Bank and the Investors Foundation are proud to support the NJAC Foundation,” said Investors Bank President and CEO Kevin Cummings. “NJAC has been integral in providing educational opportunities to so many of our bright students here in New Jersey— work that is vital for the long-term success of our  communities. We applaud NJAC and wish the schol...
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JUST HOW MUCH WILL EARLY VOTING COST?

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by Collen O'Dea, Senior Writer of NJ Spotlight News May 28, 2021 New estimate for in-person voting ahead of November election is higher than earlier cost projection. State cautions that the true cost is unknown. A new estimate by county officials working with the state Division of Elections puts the likely cost of New Jersey’s first statewide early voting this fall at about $83 million and counting, while the state has budgeted just half that amount so far. A spokeswoman for the Division of Elections cautioned that the amount is still only an estimate that has not been embraced by...
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No Longer Invisible: A Rural Health Department Making An Urban Difference In The COVID-19 Response

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View the entire newsletter for more articles:  2021 – NJAC County Biz – June by June Sieber, Salem County HHS Director and Lauren Pomykala, Public Preparedness Division for Salem County March 21st, 2020 will forever be a day that rings in the ears of leadership and staff within the Salem County Department of Health and Human Services in New Jersey; their first reported case of COVID-19. The year that followed was an unprecedented time in the lives of people around the world, with all eyes on local health departments to be the light that would guide residents through the darkness of COVID-1...
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Environmental Legislation – When Sounding Good Is Really Bad

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by Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger, Ph.D., 13th Legislative District View the entire newsletter for more articles: 2021 – NJAC County Biz – May I do not think there is a resident of New Jersey who does not appreciate and have a profound affinity for the great physical beauty of our state’s environment.  From the mountainous regions of the Highlands in the north, to the coastline of the legendary Jersey Shore, to the farmlands of Central Jersey, to the Pine Barrens of South Jersey, our environment is critical to our financial, cultural, economic and physical  well-being. As a result...
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STATE HOUSE NEWS – April 30, 2021 Edition

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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN - LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND  As public officials across the State of New Jersey anticipate receiving $10.2 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) monies and forthcoming guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury, the "Reader's Digest" version below provides a general overview on how and when the monies may be spent. HOW MUCH MONEY State of New Jersey: $6.4 billion Counties & Municipalities: $3.8 billion DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS Direct Payments: The State of New Jersey, all 21 counties, and municipalities with populations of 50,000 or more will receiv...
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