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New Law Ensures Forgiven PPP Loans Not Subject To NJ Gross Income Tax

TRENTON, NJ — In an effort to protect small businesses from additional taxes on their federal Paycheck Protection Program loans, Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation to ensure forgiven loans are not subject to the New Jersey gross income tax.

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Singleton Bill Requiring Civics For Middle Schoolers Sent To Gov

TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to ensure students are receiving adequate civics and government education, the Assembly on Thursday sent legislation to the Governor sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton, Linda Greenstein, Shirley Turner and M. Teresa Ruiz, which would require civics instruction in middle school.

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Senate Panel Advances Bill That Seeks To Curb Warehouse Sprawl

In a move to revive the controversial measure, a state Senate committee approved a bill on Thursday that aims to curb warehouse “sprawl” by requiring municipalities to seek the approval of neighboring towns before clearing the way for such projects.

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Clean Water Action: Let’s Not Change The Garden State Into The Warehouse State

Clean Water Action supports NJ Senate Bill 3688 and thanks Senators Stephen Sweeney (D-Camden) and Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) for introducing this legislation to stop warehouse sprawl and protect open space in the Garden State.

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Senate Committee Approves Sweeney-Singleton Bill To Counter Warehouse Sprawl

Trenton – A Senate committee today approved legislation authored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Troy Singleton that would give municipalities impacted by the rapid surge of warehouse construction developments more control on the approval process.

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Statement From William T. Mullen

CLARK —– William T. Mullen, President of the New Jersey Building & Construction Trades Council today released the following statement in response to Advanced Media’s May 13, 2021 article allegations regarding forced labor at a New Jersey house of worship:

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Soltage Announces First Landfill Community Solar Project In New Jersey

JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, May 13, 2021 — Today, Soltage, an independent renewable provider, completed and energized the first landfill community solar farm in New Jersey, the Tri-County Solar Farm. The CEO of the company, Jesse Grossman, was joined on stage by the Board of Public Utilities, Governor’s Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy, Senator Singleton, IBEW Local 351 and others to celebrate the milestone project and discuss the future of affordable, clean energy in the state.

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Murphy Administration to Highlight Infrastructure Investments Aimed at Addressing Climate Change and Economic Development During National Infrastructure Week

TRENTON – The Murphy Administration will host a series of events tomorrow, Thursday, May 13, highlighting the Administration’s infrastructure investments aimed at addressing climate change and economic development during National Infrastructure Week. The Administration will focus on the innovative, whole-of-government approach to electric vehicles, climate resilience, workforce development, and environmental justice through a combination of virtual and in-person events. Infrastructure week highlights investments, economic growth, and workforce development opportunities to reduce the impacts of climate change and protect public health in alignment with President Biden’s Administration.

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Singleton Bill Protecting Small Businesses Who Received PPP Loans Signed Into Law

TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to protect small businesses from additional taxes on their federal PPP loans, legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton to ensure forgiven loans are not subject to the New Jersey gross income tax was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday.

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