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Senators Want Murphy To Stop Payroll Tax Hike
Two Republican state senators have accused Gov. Phil Murphy of covertly implementing a $250 million unemployment insurance tax, while a Democratic senator joined them in urging the use of federal Covid relief funds to pay for it.
Singleton's Back To School Supply Drive Runs Thru Friday, With Bordentown Drop-Off Site
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton and the Burlington County Commissioners are partnering up to collect new school supplies and backpacks for Burlington County kids in need before the start of the 2021-2022 school year.
Singleton Urges Murphy To Allocate Federal Funds To Help Pay Down $252M UI Bill Facing Business Owners
State Sen. Troy Singleton sent an open letter to Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday, urging him to dedicate a portion of the billions of dollars in federal aid the state received to help replenish the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund.
Murphy Signs Sweeping Housing Eviction Prevention Measure
UNION CITY, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy on Thursday signed legislation that will provide comprehensive housing eviction prevention and utility assistance for renters who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singleton Issues Statement On Enactment Of Law To Establish Confidentiality Standards For Eviction Court
Trenton – In an effort to protect renters from housing discrimination, legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, which would establish confidentiality standards for rental records, was enacted into law. Senator Singleton issued the following statement in response to the signing of the law:
Hate Crimes Registry Measure Proposed By Singleton, Conaway, Murphy
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblyman Herb Conaway and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy announced this week that they will be introducing legislation that would create a “Hate Crimes Registry.”
Disaster Loans Available In Burlington County After Flooding
Residents and businesses in Burlington County are eligible for disaster relief loans from the federal government after flooding on July 12.
Middle-School Students In New Jersey Will Be Required To Take Civics
A law that mandates that New Jersey public schools teach civics to middle school students bears the name of Laura Wooten, of Mercer County, the longest-serving poll worker in the United States.
SBA Disaster-Loan Program Expanded To Burlington County Flood Victims
MOUNT HOLLY - Low-interest loans are available to eligible residents and businesses in Burlington County towns hit by flash flooding on July 12.