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Singleton Bill to End Census-Based Special Education Funding Advances in State Senate
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would eliminate the use of census-based funding for certain special education aid under New Jersey's school funding law has advanced in the New Jersey State Senate.
Honoring the True Meaning of Memorial Day
As many families gather for the long Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of summer, let us also take time to honor the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the Americans who gave their lives in service to our country.
'PILOT' tax breaks have long spurred NJ development. Should they help schools, too?
New Jersey lawmakers are weighing changes to tax abatements that for more than 30 years have sparked waves of development in cities and suburban communities alike.
Two Burlington County legislators want NJ to name June 10 "Christina Grimmie Day" for the late singer.
The late singer Christina Grimmie, a Marlton native who attended Cherokee High School, would be recognized with a day of her own on June 10 — the 10th anniversary of her murder — under bipartisan state legislation proposed by Senators Latham Tiver and Troy Singleton.
Senate Committee Hears Zoning Reform Package to Increase Housing Supply and Improve Affordability
TRENTON – Continuing its focus on addressing New Jersey’s housing affordability crisis, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), heard testimony on a package of zoning reform and housing legislation aimed at increasing housing inventory, removing barriers to development, and creating more affordable housing opportunities across the state.
Singleton Bill to Establish New Urban Enterprise Zone in Burlington City Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would authorize the creation of a new Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) in Burlington City to support economic development, job creation, and community revitalization.
Singleton, Gopal Bill to Reform Special Education Funding Formula Advances
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Vin Gopal that would eliminate the use of census-based funding for certain special education aid under New Jersey’s school funding law was approved by the Senate Education Committee.
Singleton, Wimberly Bill to Convert Vacant Offices, Retail into Mixed-Use Housing Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Benjie Wimberly that would authorize the conversion of certain vacant or underutilized office parks and retail centers into mixed-use developments, including housing and commercial space.
Mobile MVC Coming to Palmyra!
As part of our ongoing effort to bring state services directly to local communities, we are bringing the MVC Mobile Unit to the Palmyra Community Center (30 W. Broad Street) on Thursday June 4th. Appointments will go live on Monday May 18th at 1pm!