Press Releases
Bills Protecting Immigrant Communities Signed Into Law
TRENTON – Today, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three bills aimed at strengthening public safety, privacy, and trust across New Jersey’s diverse communities. The bills outline clear standards to increase transparency and accountability for law enforcement during operations, protect personal privacy, and ensure that all residents can access vital public and health care services without fear of deportation.
Senate Passes Bills Protecting Immigrant Communities
TRENTON – Today, the Senate passed three bills aimed at strengthening public safety, privacy, and trust across New Jersey’s diverse communities. The bills outline clear standards to increase transparency and accountability for law enforcement during operations, protect personal privacy, and ensure that all residents can access vital public and health care services without fear of deportation.
Singleton, McKnight Bill to Expand School Report Cards with Graduate Data Passes Senate
TRENTON – The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Angela McKnight that would require New Jersey’s School Report Cards to include detailed information about where students are placed after graduation, including apprenticeships.
Singleton, Stack Bill Expanding Prostate Cancer Screening Coverage Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Commerce Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Brian Stack that would expand health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings and require that these services be provided without cost-sharing for eligible patients.
Singleton Bill Establishing Solar Energy Grant Program for Schools Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish a solar energy grant program to help schools and community colleges install solar infrastructure and reduce long-term energy costs.
Singleton Bill Establishing Statewide Skills Academy Network Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Higher Education Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish a Statewide Skills Academy Network to strengthen collaboration among education and workforce training providers and better align training programs with the needs of New Jersey’s economy.
Senate Committee Advances Rent Affordability Package to Protect Tenants and Provide Tax Relief
TRENTON – Continuing its focus on housing affordability, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), advanced a legislative package aimed at making rent more affordable for New Jersey residents, strengthening tenant protections, and providing targeted tax relief to renters.
Singleton Rent Relief Bills Advance to Ease Housing Cost Burden for New Jersey Tenants
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced two pieces of legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton to provide direct tax relief to renters facing rising housing costs and unsustainable rent burdens across New Jersey.
Singleton, McKnight Bill Expanding Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Angela McKnight that would significantly expand the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) Program, increasing the annual cap on tax credits from $15 million to $65 million.