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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

 

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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:

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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.

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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.

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Bill to Require Towns to Share PILOTS with School Districts Advances

TRENTON – Aiming to ensure that payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements entered into by municipalities do not negatively impact the financial stability of school districts, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by its chair, Senator Troy Singleton, and Senator Benjie Wimberly that would require towns to share a portion of the PILOT revenue with school districts or enter into an agreement with the entity receiving the PILOT to provide one or more special projects to the district.

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