Press Releases
Gopal, Singleton Bill To Encourage Use Of Fuel Cells Passes Senate
Trenton – In an effort to utilize renewable energy across the state, today the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senators Vin Gopal and Troy Singleton which would encourage the use of fuel cells as a power source.
Senate Passes Bill To Encourage The Employment Of Individuals With Disabilities
Trenton – In an effort to encourage the employment of individuals with disabilities and special needs, the Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Troy Singleton which would require state agencies to make good faith efforts to purchase five percent of their goods from central nonprofit agencies.
Cryan-Singleton Bill On Foreclosure Assistance Now Law
Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Cryan and Senator Troy Singleton promoting the use of a mediation program to prevent foreclosures was enacted into law today by Governor Phil Murphy.
Stack, Singleton Bill To Establish ‘Tiny Home Pilot Program’ Clears Committee
Trenton – In an effort to expand affordable housing options in New Jersey, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation today sponsored by Senators Brian Stack and Troy Singleton to establish the “Tiny Home Pilot Program” for homeless and low-income individuals and families.
Singleton, Pou ‘New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act’ Signed Into Law
Trenton – With the threat of foreclosures looming in New Jersey and around the country, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation into law, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Nellie Pou, which will establish the “New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act” to directly assist those facing foreclosure with the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA).
Governor Murphy Signs “LGBTQI+ Senior Bill Of Rights” Legislation
TRENTON – Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S2545) to establish specific rights and protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, undesignated/non-binary, questioning, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) older adults and HIV-positive residents of long-term care facilities.
Tax Change Needed To Level The Playing Field For Small Businesses, Minorities And Women In Cannabis Marketplace
ROSELAND, N.J. – On Feb. 22, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that legalized marijuana for adult recreational use, making New Jersey the first in the region and the 13th state in the nation to do so. That was step two in allowing cannabis sales to proceed in New Jersey. The final step will be adoption of the regulatory framework that will be drafted by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
Governor Signs Law Setting Municipal Contributions For Non-Profit Hospitals
Trenton – The Governor today signed into law legislation sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo, Senator Joe Cryan, Senator Joe Vitale and Senator Troy Singleton that will protect the non-profit status of hospitals while ensuring that they compensate their communities for municipal services.
Singleton Bill To Establish ‘New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act’ Goes To The Governor
Trenton – In response to the State having had one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country in 2020, the Senate passed today legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton which would establish the “New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act” to directly assist those facing foreclosure.
Resolution To Honor The New Jersey Army And Air National Guard Members Who Were Mobilized Following The Capitol Riot Advances
Trenton – In response to the deadly insurrection that took place at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, the Senate today advanced a resolution sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal that would recognize the service of the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard members who were mobilized to Washington D.C.