Press Releases
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation To Protect Animals From Trunk Fighting
TRENTON – Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed S975 into law to prohibit animal trunk fighting in New Jersey. Trunk fighting is defined as two or more animals fighting each other that could lead to possible death(s). With this new law, those who are in violation will be subject to a third-degree animal cruelty felony and/or fined up to $5,000 for each offense.
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Improving Notification Of Elevated Lead Levels In Drinking Water
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S968/A2836) that will require public water systems to provide notice of elevated lead levels in drinking water to customers and local officials and require landlords to notify tenants of elevated lead levels.
Kean/Singleton Bill Making Trunk Fighting A Crime Becomes Law
TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean and Senator Troy Singleton making trunk fighting with dogs an animal cruelty offense and a crime of the third degree was signed today by Governor Murphy.
Singleton Bill To Assist Ex-Offenders In Finding Employment Now Law
Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton which will help former offenders enter the workforce was signed into law today by Governor Phil Murphy.
Singleton, Gopal First-Time Homeowner Bill Package Clears Committee
Trenton – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today advanced a bill package sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal that would expand financial assistance for New Jersey homeowners and first-time homebuyers’ down payment and home repair assistance.
Singleton Statement In Support Of Warehouse Sprawl Bill
Trenton – Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) issued the following statement in support of legislation introduced last week by Senate President Steve Sweeney addressing concerns of warehouse sprawl in New Jersey:
Singleton Praises Biden Administration For Withdrawing 'Shameful Rules' That Would Have Denied Homeless, Transgender Persons Equal Access To Shelters
TRENTON – Senator Troy Singleton today praised President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for their decision to withdraw proposed rules that would have weakened the Equal Access Rule for homeless, transgender persons.
Singleton Collects Over 4,000 Children’s Books For Kids In Need
Moorestown, NJ –In an effort to provide personal libraries to children in need, New Jersey State Senator Troy Singleton collected more than 4,000 children’s books during his month-long drive for National Reading Month.
Singleton School Mental Health Legislation Passes Senate
TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to highlight and address the growing youth mental health epidemic, the Senate on Thursday unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and M. Teresa Ruiz which would require public schools to administer depression screenings for adolescent students and also issue reports on the number of mental health professionals employed by the school district.
Senate Passes Singleton, Ruiz School Mental Health Legislation
Trenton – In an effort to highlight and address the growing youth mental health epidemic, the Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and M. Teresa Ruiz which would require public schools to administer depression screenings for adolescent students and also issue reports on the number of mental health professionals employed by the school district.