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Singleton Proposing Program to Address Opioid Overdoses on NJTransit RiverLine
TRENTON, NJ – A pilot program proposed by State Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) to stop overdoses on NJ Transit's RiverLine is moving through the legislative process.
Zwicker, Singleton & Cryan Bills to Promote Workforce Development Clear Committee
TRENTON – The Senate Labor Committee advanced two pieces of legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker, Troy Singleton, and Joe Cryan, which would expand workforce development programs and provide resources for New Jersey students.
Singleton Legislation to Establish Pilot Program to Respond to Potential Opioid Overdoses on River Line Clears Committee
TRENTON – Aiming to ensure preparedness in the event of an opioid overdose, the Senate Transportation Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish a pilot program to provide opioid antidotes on the River Line for the purpose of responding to opioid overdoses.
Singleton Bill to Require Annual Report on Underutilized State-Owned Property Advances
TRENTON – In an effort to better utilize state-owned land, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would require the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury to develop an inventory of all underutilized real property owned by an agency, authority, or other instrumentality of the state, analyze the feasibility of using that property for other uses, and issue an annual report including the inventory and the aforementioned analysis.
Acting Governor Way Signs Legislation Requiring Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing
TRENTON – Acting Governor Tahesha Way today signed legislation requiring State-regulated health insurers to cover biomarker testing, putting this form of diagnostic testing in reach for more New Jerseyans.
Singleton Seeking Volunteers for Community Service Project in Moorestown
MOORESTOWN - Senator Troy Singleton will partner with the Moorestown Rotary Lunch Club for a park beautification event. This monthly “Serve with Senator Singleton” community service event will be held at the Frank Fullerton Memorial Park, corner of Zelley Ave. and Linden St., Moorestown, on Saturday May 10th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Virtua Health Introduces New Mobile Grocery Store
Virtua Health has rolled out a new mobile grocery store to help reduce food insecurity and improve access to fresh, healthy food. The vehicle is part of a new $1.5 million, state-funded investment in Virtua’s “Eat Well” food access programs. The initiative will also include the health system’s first mobile “food farmacy,” scheduled to launch this summer.
Virtua Health Upgrades Its Mobile Grocery Store from Used Bus to Specially Designed Vehicle
A Virtua Health program that began in 2021 in a well-worn and not-always reliable former NJ Transit Bus has advanced to a specially designed mobile grocery store that was unveiled Wednesday to Virtua staff, government officials and donors.
Senator Singleton, Volunteers to Clean-Up Florence in Honor of Earth Day
MOORESTOWN - In honor of Earth Day, State Senator Troy Singleton is partnering with Florence Township’s Environment Commission to host a community clean-up for his April “Serve with Senator Singleton” event. The event will take place on Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and volunteers will meet at Foundry and West 3rd Streets in Florence.
Here’s what we can do about affordable homes in N.J.
Opinion
It’s been 50 years since the Supreme Court’s landmark Mount Laurel decision, effectively ending discriminatory zoning and expanding affordable housing opportunities throughout New Jersey.