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Singleton Bill to Expand Transparency, Accountability of Taxpayer Dollars in Work for Public Bodies

TRENTON – Aimed at ensuring all employers and contractors engaged in work for public bodies adhere to New Jersey’s labor laws, the New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Parker Space that would broaden the ability for the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to investigate the worksites of employers or contractors engaged in work for a public body, thereby increasing oversight and accountability of taxpayer dollars.

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Anchor-less Parsippany shopping center could be a redevelopment target

After the loss of three anchor businesses in 2024, one of Parsippany's oldest and largest shopping centers is under scrutiny by town officials, who want to see if it should be designated as an area in need of redevelopment.

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Budget stress testing is the norm in many states, not yet in NJ

Legislation in support sailed through the Senate, but hasn’t budged in the Assembly

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Honoring Black History Month, and Military Contributions

This week, I helped kick-off the Armed Forces Heritage Museum's Black History Month's events by attending the screening of their "Right to Fight" docuseries. 

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Singleton, Beach Bill to Provide for Statewide EMS Plan

TRENTON – In an effort to improve coordination between the varied providers of emergency response and enable improvements in emergency services, the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and James Beach. The bill would require the Office of Emergency Health Services (OEMS) within the Department of Health (DOH) to develop a Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan to provide for a comprehensive and coordinated system of emergency medical services in New Jersey.

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Singleton Statement on Trump Administration's Reversal on Environmental Justice

TRENTON – Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), the Senate Majority Caucus Chair and Chair of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, as well as the sponsor of New Jersey’s landmark Environmental Justice Law in 2020, issued the following statement today on the Trump Administration’s reversal of federal environmental justice policies:

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Scutari shuffles Senate committee chairs, leadership posts triggered by Pou vacancy

Gopal moves into Big Six; Lagana, Singleton, Mukherji, Johnson and Burgess among the senators getting new posts

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Singleton Elevated to New Leadership Role in Senate Majority Caucus

TRENTON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton has been elevated to a new leadership position within the Senate Majority Caucus, Senate President Nick Scutari announced on Thursday.

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South Jersey Lawmaker Touting Trio of Affordable Housing Bills

During Phil Murphy’s State of the State address on Jan. 14, the governor gave a shout-out to several lawmakers and their proposals for the upcoming legislative year, including South Jersey’s Sen. Troy Singleton.

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Singleton, Gopal and Beach Gain New Leadership Posts for Senate Democrats

TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari announced the selection of Senator Troy Singleton, Senator Vin Gopal and Senator Jim Beach to new leadership positions for the Senate Democratic Majority. Senator Singleton will become the Senate Majority Caucus Chair, Senator Gopal will assume the position of Senate Majority Whip, and Senator Beach will serve as Deputy Majority Whip.

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