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Sen. Singleton Hosting Workwear Clothing Drive
MOORESTOWN, NJ — Have you come across unused work wear as you've done your Spring cleaning this year and are wondering what to do with it?
NJ service workers must have job security. This is why
Imagine working somewhere for more than 15 years only to be arbitrarily laid off out of nowhere, with no recourse to regain your previous job and benefits. In a matter of hours, your family’s livelihood is in jeopardy, and the most gut-wrenching part is that you have no legal right to keep the position you have held for years. This scenario is the unfortunate reality for many, and most recently, for a group of custodial workers within my legislative district.
Senate Advances Singleton Bills to Assist First-Generation Homebuyers
TRENTON, NJ — Two pieces of legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton aimed at expanding access to homeownership moved through the State Legislature this week.
Bill to Assist First-Generation Homebuyers Advances
TRENTON – In an effort to expand access to homeownership, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, which would appropriate $25 million to provide financial assistance to certain first-generation homebuyers.
Cruz-Perez, Beach, Singleton Bill to Establish Penalties for ‘Boom Cars’ Passes Senate
Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senators Nilsa Cruz-Perez, James Beach, and Troy Singleton to establish penalties for nuisance motor vehicles, commonly referred to as boom cars, cleared the Senate today.
Sarlo-Singleton Bill to Reduce Required Parking Spaces Would Spur Transit-Oriented Residential Development
Trenton – A bill authored by Senator Paul Sarlo and Senator Troy Singleton would spur transit-oriented residential development by reducing the number of required parking spaces for new projects that are near public transportation services. The legislation, S-3605, was approved by the Senate today with a vote of 22-13.
Bill to Expand Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Advances
Trenton – In an effort to make prescription drugs more affordable, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton, Joseph Vitale, and Nellie Pou which would establish certain data reporting requirements for prescription drug supply chains.
Two-Bill Package to Bolster Home Health Care Services Released From Health Committee
Trenton – The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee released legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale and Senator Troy Singleton that would help ease the regulatory and financial burdens on eligible residents who prefer to receive health care services and treatment in their own homes or community, as opposed to a hospital, or institutional setting.
Governor Murphy Signs Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act
TRENTON – In response to increased attacks on health care workers in recent years, Governor Phil Murphy today signed the ‘Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act’ to make it a criminal offense to intentionally threaten health care professionals or volunteers in an effort to intimidate them or interfere with their work. The act also establishes additional penalties against individuals who assault health care workers or volunteers.