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Rent Relief Bills Advanced for N.J. Tenants to Ease Housing Costs
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced two pieces of legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton to provide direct tax relief to renters facing rising housing costs and unsustainable rent burdens across New Jersey.
Singleton Bills Aimed to Ease Housing Cost Burden for Tenants Advances in State Senate
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee on Thursday advanced two pieces of legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that aim to provide direct tax relief to renters facing rising housing costs and unsustainable rent burdens across New Jersey.
Senate Committee Advances Rent Affordability Package to Protect Tenants and Provide Tax Relief
TRENTON – Continuing its focus on housing affordability, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), advanced a legislative package aimed at making rent more affordable for New Jersey residents, strengthening tenant protections, and providing targeted tax relief to renters.
NJ Lawmakers Take Aim at High Rents, Including Those Set by Software Used to Maximize Apartment Profits
A NJ Senate committee advanced a bill Thursday that would offer protections to renters in the state, including stopping landlords from charging tenants higher rent based on software algorithms.
Singleton Rent Relief Bills Advance to Ease Housing Cost Burden for New Jersey Tenants
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced two pieces of legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton to provide direct tax relief to renters facing rising housing costs and unsustainable rent burdens across New Jersey.
Singleton Bill to Include Apprenticeship Placements in School Performance Reports Advances in State Senate
TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to modernize school performance reports, the Senate Education Committee on Monday unanimously advanced 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.
Medford Volunteer Honor
State Sen. Troy Singleton and volunteers spent time painting and cleaning during the legislator’s 82nd “Serve with Senator Singleton” event on Feb. 7. It took place at the Dr. James Still Historic Site in honor of African American History Month.
Singleton, McKnight Bill Expanding Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Angela McKnight that would significantly expand the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) Program, increasing the annual cap on tax credits from $15 million to $65 million.
Addressing The Rent Crisis Head-On
Rents across New Jersey are rising faster than families can keep up with. Last week, as Chairman of the Community & Urban Affairs Committee, we advanced a package of bills to make rent more affordable, strengthen tenant protections, and provide tax relief for renters.