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N.J. is failing to provide affordable housing and change is coming soon, top Dems vow
Top Democratic lawmakers on Monday began pushing a sweeping new plan to overhaul the long-debated way New Jersey regulates the construction of affordable housing, saying the state can serve more people with an updated system.
New Jersey lawmakers plan overhaul of affordable housing system
New Jersey lawmakers unveiled legislation to retool the regulations governing the construction of affordable housing in the closing days of the Legislature’s lame-duck session, just months before towns and cities face the fourth round of their affordable housing obligations.
Democrats Introduce Landmark Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing in New Jersey
Lopez, Singleton Bill Would Support Municipalities and Fill a Critical Housing Need in the State
Singleton Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Athletic Prosthetics Advances
Trenton – The Senate Commerce Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton to require health benefits coverage for an additional orthotic or prosthetic appliance deemed necessary by the individual’s physician to facilitate engagement in physical and recreational activities.
Singleton, Gopal Bill to Improve College Affordability Advances
Trenton – In an effort to make college more affordable, the Senate Education Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Vin Gopal which would remove expected family contributions from public colleges and universities’ calculation of financial need.
Celebrating 100 Years of Rowan University
Senators Troy Singleton, Jim Beach, and Fred Madden reflect on the importance of Rowan University to the state of New Jersey and its growing impact as it becomes one of the fastest growing universities in the Garden State.
Colleges Must Re-Admit Students who Pause for Military Duty Under Singleton Proposal
TRENTON, NJ — State Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) wants to make sure that service members who pause their higher education pursuits to perform their duties in a branch of the military are able to return to classes when they can.
Bill to Name Part of I-295 After Bordentown's Benjamin Moore Advances
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would name a bridge on Interstate 295 after a Bordentown resident who died while serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan has advanced in the New Jersey Legislature.
Singleton, Beach Bill to Establish Program to Assist Small Businesses Clears Senate
Trenton – In an effort to provide further assistance to small, disadvantaged businesses, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator James Beach which would create a State business assistance program.