Press Releases
Singleton Bill Would Establish Enhanced Transit Village Program
Trenton – In an effort to support mixed-use, transit-oriented development (TOD) and build upon the success of New Jersey’s Transit Village Initiative, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish an Enhanced Transit Village Program to better support and incentivize mixed-use development in close proximity to public transportation.
Singleton Bill to Repurpose Vacant Commercial Property Advances
Trenton – Seeking an innovative way to repurpose abandoned commercial properties, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would authorize the conversion of certain office parks and retail centers into mixed-use developments.
Singleton Applauds Historic Participation in Affordable Housing Process
TRENTON – New Jersey Senate Majority Caucus Chair Troy Singleton, the Chairman of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to the data released today by Fair Share Housing Center:
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, and Assemblywoman Andrea Katz have kicked off a children’s book drive in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday and National Reading Month.
Senator Singleton and Senate President Scutari Resolution Condemning Federal Efforts to Cut Funding for Healthcare and Nutrition Programs Passed by Committee
TRENTON – In response to the recent passage by the House of Representatives of a budget resolution that seeks to cut hundreds of billions in funding for programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee has passed a resolution from Senator Troy Singleton and Senate President Nick Scutari condemning the cuts and calling on the U.S. Senate to reject the budget resolution.
Singleton Statement on Governor Murphy’s Final Budget Address, Housing Affordability
TRENTON – Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), the Senate Majority Caucus Chair and Chair of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Governor Murphy’s FY 2026 Budget Address:
Singleton on Possible HUD/ FHA Cuts: I Will Not Stand By While Washington Sabotages Our Housing Prog
TRENTON – Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), the Senate Majority Caucus Chair and Chair of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the proposed cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which threaten to reduce the departments’ workforce by as much as 50 percent and 40 percent respectively:
Singleton, Gopal Bill to Provide for Transfer of ADHD Medication Prescriptions Between Pharmacies Passes Senate
TRENTON – In an effort to increase ease of access to medications prescribed for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the Senate advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal that would allow pharmacies to directly transfer prescriptions for medication treating ADHD to other pharmacies.
Singleton Bill to Strengthen Standards for Inspection of Fire Escapes Clears Senate
TRENTON – Aiming to ensure that fire escapes are inspected and approved by relevant experts, the Senate advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would require inspections of fire escapes or exterior stairways to be conducted by a structural engineer, an architect, or an employee of a certified fire escape inspection company.
Singleton, Gopal Bill to Provide for Transfer of ADHD Med Prescriptions Between Pharmacies Advances
TRENTON – In an effort to increase ease of access to medications prescribed for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the Senate Commerce Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal that would allow pharmacies to directly transfer prescriptions for medication treating ADHD to other pharmacies.