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Singleton Bill to Ban Declawing of Cats Advances in NJ Legislature

TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would prohibit the declawing of a cat or other animal in New Jersey unless it was deemed necessary by a veterinarian for a therapeutic purpose has advanced in the State Legislature.

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Blood Donors Needed

Summer is a critical time for blood donations, and that’s why I am partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive for my June “Serve with Senator Singleton” event.

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Singleton, Gopal Legislation to Prohibit Inhumane Declawing of Cats and Other Animals Clears Committee

TRENTON – In an effort to ensure the humane treatment of animals, the Senate Economic Growth Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal that would prohibit the performance of a declawing on a cat or other animal unless the procedure is deemed necessary for a therapeutic purpose by a licensed veterinarian.

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Honoring the Meaning of Memorial Day

While Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer, please find a moment over the next few days to remember the selfless sacrifice and bravery exhibited by so many in service to our nation.

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BCIT Adult Education Hosts First-Ever Career Expo, Welcomes Over 48 Local Employers

WESTAMPTON, NJ – Recently, the Adult Education program at the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) proudly hosted its first-ever Career Expo, welcoming more than 48 local employers and drawing strong attendance from job seekers, adult learners, and high school students from across Burlington County.

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Singleton Legislation Would Require Cost-Benefit Analyses for Long Term Tax Exemptions

TRENTON – Aiming to ensure municipal bodies are giving greater consideration to the long-term costs and benefits of financial agreements in which a long term tax exemption is proposed, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would require a process of cost-benefit analyses before a municipal governing body can approve or disapprove an application for a long term tax exemption.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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