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Singleton-Madden ‘Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act’ Advances
Trenton – In a move to further protect health care workers, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Fred Madden that would establish the “Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act,” expanding protections for health care workers who are subjected to workplace violence.
Why lawmakers take another swing at changing NJ’s liquor license laws
Gov. Murphy raised the issue in his State of the State address. Two prominent lawmakers have proposed legislation
Singleton, Conaway, Murphy Urge Residents to Apply for ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Before Feb. 28th Deadline
Trenton – In an effort to ensure that all eligible residents take advantage of the historic ANCHOR property tax relief program, Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblyman Herb Conaway Jr., and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy strongly urge all homeowners and renters to submit their applications prior to the February 28th deadline.
Police beating death of Tyre Nichols spurs calls for change in N.J. ‘There’s no excuse for that cruelty.’
The latest killing of an unarmed Black man in America after being stopped by police drew outrage from New Jersey’s elected officials, residents and activists — and new calls for legislation to better train law enforcement officers and hold them accountable.
New Jersey’s landmark environmental justice law must do what was promised
Opinion
In September 2020, we gathered in a sunny park in Newark with a jubilant crowd to witness Gov. Phil Murphy sign a landmark environmental justice (EJ) law (A2212/S232). This law was championed by State Senator Troy Singleton and Assemblyman John McKeon and endorsed publicly by Governor Murphy even before it passed through the legislature.
Burlington County announces winter and summer restaurant weeks
Event showcases restaurants’ menus, dishes and specialties and their importance to local communities
Phil Murphy's plan to change liquor license rules stirs debate over 'antiquated' system
The state's longstanding liquor license laws are under new scrutiny after Gov. Phil Murphy proposed reform during his State of the State address last week. Referring to the system as “antiquated” and “confusing,” he pledged to modernize it as a way to help grow the economy.
Under New Ownership: NJ Bill Would Protect Janitors, 'Service Workers'
A proposed law would provide "stability and security" for thousands of NJ workers and their families, supporters say. Critics say otherwise.