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N.J. has a new affordable housing law, but it will take years for it to make a difference
A new affordable housing law in N.J. abolishes COAH and directs the Dept. of Community Affairs to help make affordable housing a reality.
Singleton Bill to Include Apprenticeship Placements in School Performance Reports Passes Senate
TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to modernize school performance reports, the Senate on Monday unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Angela McKnight which would require school performance reports to include information about the placement of graduates, including placement in an apprenticeship.
Former Mayor, Assemblyman Opens New Jersey Dispensary
Former politician Scott Rudder is owner and operator of a new dispensary in Riverside, New Jersey.
Upcoming Singleton Event to Address Mental Health Needs of Female Veterans
WILLINGBORO, NJ — An upcoming event organized by Senator Troy Singleton will address the mental health needs of female veterans.
NJ lawmakers predict more affordable homes in better locations as landmark bill passes
New Jersey lawmakers have passed a sweeping overhaul of the state’s affordable housing system — one they hope will help develop some of the 200,000-plus homes advocates say are needed to serve low-income residents and families.
Governor Murphy Signs Landmark Affordable Housing Legislation
Bill Revamps Process for Municipalities to Meet Their Mount Laurel Obligations in Most Significant Housing Legislation in Four Decades
Bipartisan Singleton Bill That Would Provide Career Paths for Ex-Offenders Advances in Legislature
TRENTON, NJ — Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Senator Anthony Bucco (R-Morris/Passaic) that would help to provide career pathways to ex-offenders has advanced in the Legislature.
Senate passes bill to overhaul how NJ towns will meet affordable housing mandate
How much affordable housing will New Jersey towns be required to zone for, build, convert or renovate over the next decade?
Housing crisis points to the dark side of home rule
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At a Senate hearing on affordable housing Monday, the elected leaders of Summit showed up in force, with the mayor and two council members warning that the state was about to rob them of their sovereignty.