Press Releases
NJBIA Supports Bills To Help Small Businesses Recover COVID-19 Costs
NJBIA is supporting several bills before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee this afternoon that would help small businesses offset some expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the purchase of health and safety equipment and winterizing outdoor dining areas.
Singleton Distributes 850 New, Winter Coats To Burlington County Children
Moorestown, NJ – In an effort to help Burlington County children stay warm this winter, and as a continuation of his commitment to community service, Senator Troy Singleton announced that he distributed 850 new, winter coats this season.
Singleton Bill Addressing Renters’ Property Taxes Advances
Trenton – In an effort to make renting more affordable, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would increase rent constituting property taxes from 18 percent to 30 percent to deduct from one’s gross income tax payments.
Singleton, Advocates And Consumers Call For Passage Of Bill Holding Big Pharma Accountable For High Rx Prices
Establishing an independent affordability board would help lower prescription drug prices for New Jersey residents.
Senator Troy Singleton Named Finalist In NewDEAL National Ideas Challenge
Work on civic education goals is recognized as one of the most innovative/impactful state or local policy proposals for healing our democracy and rebuilding community.
Singleton Bill On Municipal Tax Abatements Passes Committee
Trenton – In an effort to improve economic growth and development in distressed communities and neighborhoods, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee passed legislation today sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, which would require a cost-benefit analysis for any long-term tax exemptions. The analysis would provide information on the net impact on local revenue if tax breaks were granted for new development projects.
Singleton Bill To Establish Black Heritage Trail Advances
Trenton – In an effort to highlight the impact Black history, heritage and culture has had on New Jersey, the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee advanced legislation today, sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, which would establish a Black Heritage Trail in New Jersey.