Press Releases
Burlington County Library System To Mark Centennial Anniversary With Yearlong Celebration
WESTAMPTON – The Burlington County Library System is turning 100 this year and the Burlington County Board of County Commissioners and County Library Commission are planning a yearlong celebration highlighting its evolution, growth and achievements over the last century.
Senate Panel Approves Sweeney-Singleton Bill To Upgrade Water & Ventilation Systems
Trenton – A Senate committee today approved legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Troy Singleton that would help schools and small businesses in New Jersey upgrade their water and ventilation systems to protect the health of students, educators, customers and workers.
Singleton Bill To Establish 'New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act' Clears Committee
Trenton – In response to the job layoffs and decreased income for New Jerseyans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senate Budget Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton which would establish the “New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act” to directly assist those facing foreclosure.
Singleton, Pou Bill To Create Pilot Program For Water Apprenticeships Clears Committee
Trenton – In an effort to strengthen the shrinking water workforce, the Senate Labor Committee passed legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Nellie Pou which would establish the Water Apprenticeship, Training and Employment Resources Pilot Program the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD).
Resolution Honoring The Service Members Who 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 Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee 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 sent to Washington D.C. following the attack.
Sweeney & Singleton Want To Get Financial Lifeline To Direct Care Providers
Senate Committee Approves Bill Allocating $180 Million to Help Providers to Survive Coronavirus Crisis
Singleton Bill To Improve Transparency Of Drug Utilization Review Board Passes Committee
Trenton – To prevent pharmaceutical manufacturers from influencing the drug review process, today the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would require public members of the New Jersey Drug Utilization Review Board to disclose benefits and financial ties with pharmaceutical companies.
Singleton Legislation To Prevent Predatory Foreclosure Investments Advances
Trenton – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would protect homeowners in foreclosure from an excessively low intervening offer.
Senate Advances Legislation To Promote Assistance Programs, Track Utility Shut Offs, And Fees
Trenton - Legislation sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore M. Teresa Ruiz, Senator Troy Singleton, and Senator Shirley Turner, to promote utility financial assistance programs and increase data collection and transparency surrounding public utilities, passed the Senate today.
‘Laura Wooten’s Law’ Requiring Civics In Middle School Advances
Trenton – In an effort to ensure students are receiving adequate civics and government education, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley Turner, Troy Singleton, M. Teresa Ruiz, and Linda Greenstein, which would require civics instruction in middle school.