Press Releases
Scutari, Singleton, Cunningham Legislation To Expand Drug Court Passes Senate
Trenton – The Senate passed legislation today sponsored by Senators Nicholas P. Scutari, Troy Singleton and Sandra Cunningham expanding eligibility, procedures, and post-program relief for certain drug-or-alcohol dependent people who are sentenced to special probation, requiring individuals to attend addiction treatment programs.
Singleton-Ruiz Bill To Support The Development Of Minority-Owned Businesses Passes Senate
Trenton – In an effort to foster the growth of minority-owned businesses around the state, the Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and M. Teresa Ruiz aimed at supporting their development.
Senate Passes Singleton Bill To Protect Small Businesses That Received PPP Loans
Trenton – In an effort to protect small businesses from additional taxes on their federal PPP loans, the Senate today passed legislation, sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, which would ensure forgiven loans are not subject to the New Jersey gross income tax.
Singleton Gets Vaccinated To Encourage African American Community
Moorestown – In an effort to encourage other African Americans to get vaccinated, State Senator Troy Singleton publicly received his first vaccine dose at the Burlington County COVID-19 Vaccine Mega Site today. The Senator joined Governor Phil Murphy for a tour and visit to the vaccination center, which opened last week.
Singleton Bill To Protect Small Businesses That Received PPP Loans Advances
Trenton – In an effort to protect small businesses from additional taxes on their federal PPP loans, legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton would ensure forgiven loans are not subject to the New Jersey gross income tax. The bill advanced from the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today.
‘Laura Wooten’s Law’ Requiring Civics in Middle School Clears Committee
Trenton – In an effort to ensure students are receiving adequate civics and government education, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley Turner, Troy Singleton, M. Teresa Ruiz, and Linda Greenstein, which would require civics instruction in middle school.
Ruiz Advances Bill Package To Increase Teacher Diversity
Trenton - Senate Education Chair M. Teresa Ruiz advanced a package of bills aimed at increasing diversity in the state’s education workforce, preventing teacher shortages and cultivating inclusive learning environments.
Senate Committee Passes Singleton’s ‘New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act’
Trenton – With the threat of foreclosures looming in New Jersey and around the country, legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton would establish the “New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act” to directly assist those facing foreclosure. The bill was passed by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Rice-Singleton Bill To Require Public Sector Institutions To Study Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Contracting Advances
Trenton – In an effort to address continued discrimination against minority-owned businesses, legislation sponsored by Senators Ronald Rice and Troy Singleton would require entities at every level of government to conduct studies of racial and ethnic disparities in public contracting. The bill advanced from the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.