Press Releases
Burlington County Legislators Collecting Children’s Books to Celebrate National Reading Month
(MOORESTOWN) –In an effort to promote a love of reading, New Jersey State Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, Assemblyman Balvir Singh, Assemblywoman Andrea Katz and Assemblyman Anthony Angelozzi have kicked off a children’s book drive in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday and National Reading Month.
Singleton, McKnight Bill to Expand School Report Cards with Graduate Data Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Education Committee today advanced 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.
NJBIA: School Report Cards Must Track Apprenticeships and Job Training Placements
The Senate Education Committee advanced legislation supported by NJBIA on Monday that would require School Report Cards to include data about the placements of high school graduates in apprenticeships.
Singleton Bill Establishing "New Jersey Earn and Learn Program" Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Labor Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish the "New Jersey Earn and Learn Program," providing tax credits to businesses that offer structured apprenticeships and paid internships leading to permanent employment.
Singleton Bill Creating New Jersey Workplace Skills Savings Program Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Labor Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish the New Jersey Workplace Skills Savings Program, creating portable, employee-owned savings accounts to help workers finance job training, licensing, and career advancement.
Singleton Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Rejection of Challenges to NJ’s Affordable Housing Law
TRENTON – Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), Chair of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee and author of New Jersey’s landmark affordable housing law, issued the following statement today praising the decision of the United States Supreme Court to deny efforts to delay the implementation, execution, and enforcement of constitutional affordable housing obligations under the Mount Laurel Doctrine pursuant to S-50:
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bills Protecting Immigrant Communities
TRENTON – Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced 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, Mukherji Legislation Establishing ‘New Jersey Veterans Assistance Trust’ Advances
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Raj Mukherji to establish the “New Jersey Veterans Assistance Trust” advanced in the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Singleton Statement On U.S Supreme Court’s Rejection Of Challenges To NJ’s Affordable Housing Law
TRENTON – Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), Chair of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee and author of New Jersey’s landmark affordable housing law, issued the following statement today praising the decision of the United States Supreme Court to deny efforts to delay the implementation, execution, and enforcement of constitutional affordable housing obligations under the Mount Laurel Doctrine pursuant to S-50:
Legislation to Provide Childcare Tax Credits to Employers Advances
TRENTON – In an effort to make childcare more affordable and accessible and incentivize businesses to assist their employees with childcare, the Senate Economic Growth Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would provide tax credits to employers for expenses incurred in the provision of childcare services to their employees.