Amazon Makes $21,000 Contribution to NJAC Foundation!

Posted on March 13, 2024 by kim@njac.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2024 CONTACT: John G. Donnadio, Executive Director (Trenton) Amazon has made a $21,000.00 contribution to the NJAC Foundation for county vocational- technical school graduates who plan on continuing their education at a county college or state college or university. Since 2022, Amazon has contributed over $51,000 to the NJAC Foundation, which has helped over 63 county vocational-technical school graduates continue their education at home in the Garden State. “The Board of Trustees of the NJAC Foundation is grateful to Amazon for its continued generosity a...

Securing Some Of Your County’s Cash Now In Fixed-Rate CDs Could Result In Additional $Millions Over The Next 12 Months

Posted on March 4, 2024 by kim@njac.org

View the entire newsletter for more articles: 2024 – NJAC County Biz – March by William Cherry, Director of Public Partnerships for three+one According to their most recent financial statements, New Jersey’s 21 counties currently have a combined total of $3 billion in cash on deposit. The amounts range from a low of $23 million to a high of $347 million, with the overall, average-sized county’s liquidity coming in at about $141 million. Having been a longtime county treasurer, I know that county finance officers are very conservative and protective when it comes to the funds in their...

State House News – March 1, 2024 Edition

Posted on March 1, 2024 by kim@njac.org

FISCAL YEAR 2025 STATE BUDGET On February 27th, Governor Murphy delivered the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget before both house of the State Legislature at the State House in Trenton. NJAC will spend the next several weeks reviewing the $55,900,000,000.00 billion dollar spending plan and will testify at public hearings before budget committees in both houses later this month. Please note that although you may review the “Budget in Brief” at www.nj.gov/treasury/omb/publications/25bib/BIB.pdf, the document only provides a summary of the Governor’s budget recommendations. The State Office of Manag...

Governor Murphy Presents Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget

Posted on February 28, 2024 by kim@njac.org

February 27, 2024 “Making New Jersey the Best Place to Raise a Family” Budget Provides Another Record Investment in School Funding, While Increasing Historic Tax Relief Continues Path of Fiscal Responsibility with a Fourth Consecutive Full Pension Payment of $7.1 Billion Proposes New Dedicated Funding Stream to Support NJ TRANSIT TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy delivered his seventh annual budget address on Tuesday, outlining spending priorities for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) that build on the Administration’s commitment to ensuring that New Jersey remains the best place to raise a fami...

73rd NJAC Annual Conference in Atlantic City

Posted on February 1, 2024April 25, 2024 by kim@njac.org

Pre-registration is now closed. You may register on-site starting May 1st at 1:00 p.m. *If you are a county or State government agency making a hotel room reservation and paying by check, please know Caesars must receive payment by April 16th. Scroll down for more information. See online registration hotel information for more details too. Hotel Room Reservation Information for Caesars 2024 Conference Schedule of Events 2024 Professional Development Workshops EXHIBIT BOOTH SPACE IS SOLD OUT AS OF MARCH 12, 2024. *If you are interested in exhibiting, we are happy to place you on ...

VIRTUAL WEBINAR: The New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan

Posted on February 1, 2024April 17, 2024 by kim@njac.org

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. View Recording NJ DCA - NJ Business Action Center - pdf of PowerPoint Presentation Somerset County Initiatives - pdf of Powerpoint Presentation The New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) presented a discussion on the update of The New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan as the latest in a series of free virtual workshops NJAC will host in 2024 on a variety of topics that impact county governments across the State. This session reviewed how the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan (SDRP) is a document prepared by the New Jersey St...

NJWA Educational Event – The 411 on 911

Posted on February 1, 2024March 27, 2024 by kim@njac.org

Please join the New Jersey Wireless Association (NJWA) on Tuesday, April 9th from 5:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Il Villaggio Restaurant in Carlstadt for the Educational Event, “The 411 on 911,” featuring FirstNet with equipment demos! Your ticket includes entrance to the event, a gourmet Italian dinner, and access to a cash bar. Tickets: Early Bird Ticket – $75 per person (valid through March 16, 2024 at 11:30pm) Regular Ticket – $85 per person (valid from March 23, 2024 through April 8, 2024 at 11:30pm) At-the-Door Ticket – $90 (purchased on-site) For ticket sale...

Atlantic City Electric Offers Important Energy Saving Tips And Energy Assistance Information For Customers During Cold Snap

Posted on February 1, 2024 by kim@njac.org

View the entire newsletter for more articles: 2024 – NJAC County Biz – February by Candice Womer, Senior Communications Specialist for Atlantic City Electric an Exelon Company Company encourages customers to take steps to manage energy use and seek energy bill assistance if needed Winter is officially here. As even colder temperatures can be expected through the coming months, leading to increased energy usage and potentially higher bills, Atlantic City Electric is committed to helping all customers use less energy by providing energy efficiency information to help keep bills as lo...

WEBINAR: NACo Deferred Comp. Program: New Enhancements and Digital Features

Posted on January 30, 2024February 22, 2024 by kim@njac.org

February 27, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST Enroll with the Link below: Get the Most Out of Your NACo Deferred Comp. Program: New Enhancements and Digital Features | National Association of Counties This webinar will be held via Zoom Webinar. If you have any issues registering or accessing the webinar platform, please email nacomeetings@naco.org. It's time to go digital with your plan's payroll submission processes. Please join us to learn more about our digital payroll and plan administration tools, as Nationwide Retirement Solutions moves to a more digital and efficient process ...

Hunterdon County Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren to Serve as NJAC’s 83rd President

Posted on January 29, 2024 by kim@njac.org

January 29, 2024 (Trenton) Hunterdon County Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren was sworn in as the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) 83rd President during the Association’s annual reorganization meeting on January 26th that took place in the historic Senate Chambers of the State House in Trenton. “I look forward to leading this outstanding organization in 2024 with a unified and proactive voice as NJAC continues to excel as a valuable and trusted resource for county governments across the State.” stated Hunterdon County Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren. Hunterdon County Clerk and NJAC Pa...