NJ League of Municipalities

Motorists in 19 Jersey towns where red light cameras have been operational are waiting to see if the municipalities will re-certify the timing of yellow lights by the end of the month.

Its certainly a sign of the times. Local governments across the country getting creative to raise much-needed revenue - putting more advertisements in public places.

Is the town where you live holding a big fireworks display on the 4th of July this year?

Some New Jersey towns are reporting a decline in recycling efforts, a hard hit not only to the environment but to municipal budgets.

A group representing New Jersey's municipalities is renewing its push for a greater share of energy taxes collected from utilities.

New Jersey's Capitol is trying to maintain vital emergency services with a controversial move...so-called, "rolling firehouse closings."

Governor Chris Christie's proposed $32.1 billion budget keeps state aid at last year's levels but increases aid to public schools and colleges.

There hasn't been nearly as much snow in New Jersey this year as there was last year. So, you would think municipal budgets across the state would have extra money in their budgets being that they haven't had excess snow removal costs.

When Governor Christie delivers his State of the State address tomorrow, Mayors across Jersey will be hoping he includes some positive news about enacting civil service reforms that will let local officials better hold the line on costs - and property taxes.

A new survey by the Jersey League of Municipalities finds most Garden State mayors believe the state's new 2 percent property tax cap is working the way it's supposed to.