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Princeton NAACP Chapter Hosts Legislators To Discuss Black Political Power And Equity
The Princeton University chapter of the NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, hosted Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, state Senator Troy Singleton, and New Jersey Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy for a discussion on the evolution and future of Black political power in New Jersey.
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bills Protecting Immigrant Communities
TRENTON – Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced three bills aimed at strengthening public safety, privacy, and trust across New Jersey’s diverse communities. The bills outline clear standards to increase transparency and accountability for law enforcement during operations, protect personal privacy, and ensure that all residents can access vital public and health care services without fear of deportation.
Singleton, Mukherji Legislation Establishing ‘New Jersey Veterans Assistance Trust’ Advances
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Raj Mukherji to establish the “New Jersey Veterans Assistance Trust” advanced in the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Singleton Statement On U.S Supreme Court’s Rejection Of Challenges To NJ’s Affordable Housing Law
TRENTON – Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), Chair of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee and author of New Jersey’s landmark affordable housing law, issued the following statement today praising the decision of the United States Supreme Court to deny efforts to delay the implementation, execution, and enforcement of constitutional affordable housing obligations under the Mount Laurel Doctrine pursuant to S-50:
Alito Rejects Bid To Delay N.J. Affordable Housing Law
A bid for an emergency delay by a coalition of about three dozen New Jersey mayors to delay the implementation of New Jersey’s affordable housing law was denied today by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, Jr.
Legislation Addressing Homelessness in Veterans Advances in State Senate
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that aims to address homelessness in veterans has advanced in the New Jersey State Senate.
Legislation to Provide Childcare Tax Credits to Employers Advances
TRENTON – In an effort to make childcare more affordable and accessible and incentivize businesses to assist their employees with childcare, the Senate Economic Growth Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would provide tax credits to employers for expenses incurred in the provision of childcare services to their employees.
Singleton Legislation to Reallocate Funds to Pedestrian Safety and Law Enforcement in Burlington City
TRENTON – Aiming to fund pedestrian safety efforts better and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities, the Senate Transportation Committee advanced legislation that would reallocate fines that are issued for violations of “Antwan’s Law” to be entirely dedicated to Burlington City for the specific and sole purposes of pedestrian safety and law enforcement.
New Jersey Pitches New Savings Accounts for First-Time Homebuyers
New Jersey Democrats have proposed an idea to create special savings accounts for first-time homebuyers that will allow them to accrue tax benefits while they save for their first home.
Senate Committee Tackles Housing Affordability With Comprehensive Bill Package
TRENTON – In an effort to address the housing crisis that is impacting New Jersey, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), today advanced a legislative package that addresses housing affordability and corporate ownership, secures access to veterans housing, encourages shared services, and provides property tax relief for New Jersey residents.