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Murphy, Lawmakers Announce Plan To Limit Cost Of Life-Saving Drugs In N.J.
State lawmakers are poised to introduce legislation backed by Gov. Phil Murphy that would limit the cost of life-saving drugs — including asthma inhalers and insulin — for some residents in New Jersey, and rein in the rising price of health care.
Governor Murphy Announces Foreclosure Prevention Funding To Support New Jersey Communities And Residents
TRENTON – Today, Governor Phil Murphy announced that $10 million in funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) will be allocated to support New Jersey’s Foreclosure Prevention Act (P.L. 2021, c.34) program administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA). NJHMFA will use these funds to stabilize communities through supportive homeowner interventions and vacancy rehabilitation and sale, stemming the loss of single-family homes to rental property investment firms.
Committee Advances Singleton Electric Utilities Bills
Trenton – The Senate Economic Growth Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would address energy resource distribution and installation through the Board of Public Utilities (BPU).
Singleton, Pou Bill To Provide Prescription Drug Savings To Consumers Advances
Trenton – As part of a continued effort to make New Jersey more affordable, the Senate Commerce Committee advanced legislation today sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Nellie Pou which would require carriers to pass on prescription drug savings to consumers.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: When It's More Than A Slogan
I have recently sponsored Senate Bill No. 841. In the formal language that legislators use for a bill, my legislation establishes a Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DDEI) as a principal department in the Executive Branch. My bill then outlines this new department's specific functions, powers, and duties.
County Celebrating Black History Month By Promoting Black-Owned Businesses
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners are spotlighting local Black-owned businesses throughout the month of February in celebration of Black History month and the important contributions Black Americans have made here in Burlington County and across the nation.
Why Singleton Wants $641M Opioid Settlement To Go To Addiction Services
NJ is set to receive $641M from court settlement with Johnson & Johnson and three pharmaceutical distributors
This Is How We Stop Jerseyeans From Paying Too Much For Medicine
Opinion
By Troy Singleton
Now that the state Legislature is back in session, there is no better time for New Jersey to meaningfully address one of the most significant financial challenges our residents face today — the exorbitant cost of prescription drugs.