Press Releases
Singleton, Beach Bill to Improve Access to Sports Equipment in Schools Advances
TRENTON – Aiming to improve equity and access to sports, the Senate Education Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and James Beach that would establish the “Sports Equipment Equity Pilot Program”.
Singleton Bill to Support the Construction of Childcare Centers Located Near Affordable Housing Advances
TRENTON – Aiming to increase access to childcare for families of low and moderate incomes, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would permit the use of funds stemming from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund or municipal development fee trust funds for the planning and construction of licensed childcare centers that are co-located with low-and moderate-income housing.
Burlington County Commissioners, Senator Singleton and Sheriff’s Office Collecting School Supplies for Families in Need
The Burlington County Commissioners, Burlington County Sheriff’s Office and New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton want to make sure every Burlington County child is prepared to return to school this fall.
Singleton Statement on State Budget
TRENTON – Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), the Senate Majority Whip and Chair of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement today on the Senate's passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget:
Singleton Bill to Monitor Domestic Violence Offenders Clears Senate
TRENTON – In an effort to better enforce domestic violence restraining orders and prevent further violence, the New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish a four-year pilot program in Ocean County for the electronic monitoring of certain domestic violence offenders.
Singleton, Johnson Bill to Establish Foreclosure Protections for Victims of Hurricane Ida Clears Senate
TRENTON – In an effort to further assist homeowners negatively impacted by Hurricane Ida, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Gordon Johnson that would establish mortgage relief and foreclosure protections to certain homeowners impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Senate Passes Singleton Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Athletic Prosthetics
TRENTON – In an effort to better support residents with disabilities, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton which would require insurance coverage for certain athletic orthotics and prosthetics.
Singleton, McKnight Resolution to Designate June as ‘Gun Violence Awareness Month’ Approved by Senate
TRENTON – Aiming to raise awareness of gun violence and gun safety, as well as to remember the victims of gun violence, the New Jersey Senate advanced a resolution sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Angela McKnight that would designate June of each year as “Gun Violence Awareness Month”.
Senate Clears Singleton Bill to Expand Background Checks for Healthcare Professionals
TRENTON – The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would expand the healthcare professions that are covered by law requiring criminal history background checks to ensure all healthcare professions requiring licensure from State Boards conduct background checks for applicants.
Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week Will Celebrate Events Five-Year Anniversary
Burlington County Restaurant Week will celebrate five years of tasty food, drinks and economic success this summer during what is expected to become the event’s largest and most exciting chapter yet.