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'PILOT' tax breaks have long spurred NJ development. Should they help schools, too?
New Jersey lawmakers are weighing changes to tax abatements that for more than 30 years have sparked waves of development in cities and suburban communities alike.
Two Burlington County legislators want NJ to name June 10 "Christina Grimmie Day" for the late singer.
The late singer Christina Grimmie, a Marlton native who attended Cherokee High School, would be recognized with a day of her own on June 10 — the 10th anniversary of her murder — under bipartisan state legislation proposed by Senators Latham Tiver and Troy Singleton.
Senate Committee Hears Zoning Reform Package to Increase Housing Supply and Improve Affordability
TRENTON – Continuing its focus on addressing New Jersey’s housing affordability crisis, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), heard testimony on a package of zoning reform and housing legislation aimed at increasing housing inventory, removing barriers to development, and creating more affordable housing opportunities across the state.
Singleton Bill to Establish New Urban Enterprise Zone in Burlington City Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would authorize the creation of a new Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) in Burlington City to support economic development, job creation, and community revitalization.
Singleton, Gopal Bill to Reform Special Education Funding Formula Advances
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Vin Gopal that would eliminate the use of census-based funding for certain special education aid under New Jersey’s school funding law was approved by the Senate Education Committee.
Singleton, Wimberly Bill to Convert Vacant Offices, Retail into Mixed-Use Housing Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Benjie Wimberly that would authorize the conversion of certain vacant or underutilized office parks and retail centers into mixed-use developments, including housing and commercial space.
Senator Singleton Seeks Volunteers To Help Clean Up Delanco's Hawk Island
MOORESTOWN, NJ – In honor of Great Outdoors Month, State Senator Troy Singleton will partner with Delanco Township to clean up litter on Hawk Island for his June “Serve with Senator Singleton” event. The event will occur at Hawk Island, 100 Vine Street, Delanco, on Saturday, June 13th from 10am to 12pm.
Upgrades Coming to Burlington County Library’s Adult Services Area Through Federal Funding
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County has a library improvement project in the works that will be aided by $850,000 in federal funding secured by Congressman Herb Conaway.
Burlington County Officials Celebrate 102nd Birthday of Trailblazing WWII Veteran May Brill at Special Brunch at Agricultural Center
MOORESTOWN, NJ — Burlington County officials came together this weekend in Moorestown to honor a remarkable milestone for one of New Jersey’s longest-living veterans.
Singleton Introduces Legislation to Expand Job Opportunities for Teens in NJ
TRENTON, NJ – State Senator Troy Singleton has reintroduced legislation that would provide tax credits to businesses that employ workers under 18, which he says will expand job opportunities for young people in New Jersey by helping to offset the cost of minimum wage increases.