Press Releases
Senate Committee Tackles Housing Affordability With Comprehensive Bill Package
TRENTON – In an effort to address the housing crisis that is impacting New Jersey, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), today advanced a legislative package that addresses housing affordability and corporate ownership, secures access to veterans housing, encourages shared services, and provides property tax relief for New Jersey residents.
Legislation to Combat Veteran Homelessness Advances
TRENTON – Aiming to support veterans better and address veteran homelessness, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Angela V. McKnight that would codify the “Bringing Veterans Home” initiative into law.
Legislation to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save for Homeownership Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation to establish the New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program.
Legislation to Strengthen Emergency Medical Services and Improve Statewide Coordination Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee advanced legislation to require the Department of Health (DOH) to develop a comprehensive Statewide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Plan aimed at improving coordination, access, and quality of emergency medical care across New Jersey.
The bill, S-1772, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and James Beach, would establish a Statewide EMS Plan within the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). The plan would set short and long-term goals to create a more coordinated, efficient EMS system, while allowing for regional EMS plans tailored to the specific needs of communities throughout the State.
Governor Signs Zwicker and Cryan’s Community College Bill Package
TRENTON – On his last day in office, Governor Phil Murphy signed a legislative package sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker, Joe Cryan, and Troy Singleton, which will increase access to social services and workforce development resources to improve student outcomes at the state’s community colleges.
Singleton To Host February Community Service Project At The Dr. James Still Historic Site
Moorestown – In honor of February being African American History Month, Senator Troy Singleton is hosting his monthly community service event at the Dr. James Still Historic Office Site and Visitor Center. The “Serve with Senator Singleton” event will be held at the Dr. James Still Historic Office Site and Visitor Center, 210 Medford-Mt. Holly Road in Medford on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Scutari, Singleton Bill Creating Municipal Homelessness Trust Funds and Housing Plans Becomes Law
TRENTON – New Jersey municipalities will now have greater authority and resources to address homelessness under a new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy. Sponsored by Senate President Nick Scutari and Senator Troy Singleton, the law, S-4832/A-3360, authorizes municipalities to establish homelessness trust funds and adopt local homeless housing plans to confront the growing crisis.
Singleton Statement on Court Ruling Upholding New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Law
TRENTON – Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), Chair of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement:
Greenstein, Singleton Bill to Criminalize Machine Gun Conversion Devices Heads to Governors Desk
TRENTON – The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein and Troy Singleton, which would establish criminal penalties for the sale and possession of a machine gun conversion device, defined as any device capable of converting a firearm into a machine gun.