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‘Trunk Fighting’ Deemed A Felony Under NJ Law
TRENTON - Gov. Phil Murphy May 11 signed S975 into law to prohibit animal trunk fighting in New Jersey.
Singleton Bill Making Animal Trunk Fighting Illegal Is Now Law
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Murphy signed into law on Tuesday a measure sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) that makes animal trunk fighting illegal in New Jersey.
Landlords Must Tell Tenants About Lead In Their Water Under New N.J. Law
Landlords across the Garden State are now required to tell tenants when their drinking water has high lead levels, thanks to a new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Singleton Bill Would Require Civics Education At Universities
A Democratic state senator wants require New Jersey’s public colleges and universities to teach students about their government in a bid to expand civic participation.
Singleton Bills Help First-Time Homebuyers With Down Payments, Repairs
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee on Thursday unanimously advanced a bill package sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal that would expand financial assistance for New Jersey homeowners and first-time homebuyers' down payment and home repair assistance.
NJ Targeting Medicaid Members In Vaccine Push
State is spending $50 million to reach out, including calls to 260,000 people urging them to get vaccinated
After Unprecedented Strain, N.J. Unemployment System Making Improvements, Commissioner Says
New Jersey’s unemployment system came under unprecedented strain last year at the height of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s making strides in processing jobless benefits for out-of-work residents, the state’s top labor official said Tuesday.
Nutrition For The Brain: Food Bank Of South Jersey Gives Out Books, Too
On the hierarchy of basic needs, books are not quite as important as food, but close, according to Food Bank of South Jersey officials.
BurlCo Collecting Donations For Domestic Violence Survivors
The following release is from Burlington County:
The Burlington County Board of Commissioners is teaming with New Jersey Senators Troy Singleton and Dawn Marie Addiego to collect items for Catholic Charities Providence House Domestic Violence Services and the women and children the nonprofit helps shelter and support.
Meet The State Senate Candidate: Troy Singleton
Incumbent Senator Troy Singleton is running for re-election in New Jersey's 7th Legislative District this fall.