Press Releases

Legislation to Assist Micro-Landlords During Pandemic Clears Committee

Trenton – In an effort to support micro-landlords through the coronavirus pandemic, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Senators Brian P. Stack and Troy Singleton, which would establish an assistance program to assist landlords of one- and two-family dwellings.

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Singleton-Corrado Bill To Assist Homeless Veterans Passes Committee

Trenton – In an effort to combat veteran homelessness in New Jersey, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee passed legislation today sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Kristin M. Corrado to expand an existing pilot program to authorize grants to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned homes for homeless veterans.

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Singleton, Rice Bill To Promote Clean Energy In Overburdened Communities Clears Senate

Trenton – To ensure that underserved communities have equitable access to clean energy, the Senate passed legislation today sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Ronald Rice, which would establish an Office of Clean Energy Equity within the Board of Public Utilities (BPU).

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Singleton-Cryan Bill To Ensure Tenants Can Use Credit Cards To Pay Rent Goes To The Governor

Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Joseph Cryan to require landlords to accept credit cards as a form of payment during the COVID-19 pandemic was sent to the Governor today.

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Senate Passes Singleton-Ruiz Bill To Study Underrepresentation Of Minority And Women-Owned Businesses In State Contracts

Trenton – Acting to ensure opportunities fair practices for minority and women-owned businesses, the Senate today approved a bill sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator M. Teresa Ruiz that would require the state Chief Diversity Officer to conduct a study to determine whether disparities exist in the state procurement process.

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Singleton, Rice Bill To Promote Clean Energy In Overburdened Communities Clears Senate Committee

Trenton - In order to ensure that underserved communities have equitable access to clean energy, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee passed legislation today sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Ronald Rice, which would establish an Office of Clean Energy Equity within the Board of Public Utilities (BPU).

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Turner, Singleton Support Legalization Bill, Push For Greater Social Justice Provisions

Trenton – Following their votes in support of the marijuana legalization enabling legislation, Senator Shirley Turner and Senator Troy Singleton issued the following statement calling upon Senator Nicholas Scutari to include greater social justice protections:

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Madden, Sweeney, Singleton Bill To Protect Interstate Tax Agreement Advances

Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Fred Madden, Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Troy Singleton that would require legislative approval before the director of the Division of Taxation can terminate reciprocal personal income tax agreements with other states was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today.

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LD7 Legislators, Burlington County Freeholders Host “Grab N Go” Community Dinner In Burlington City

Burlington City, NJ – On Friday, October 30, Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Assemblywoman Carol Murphy and the Burlington County Freeholder Board jointly hosted a “Grab N Go” Community Dinner in Burlington City.

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Senate Bill Promotes ‘Responsible Investments’

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Troy Singleton that promotes a “Responsible Contractor Policy” to ensure that contractors, investors, managers and consultants selected by the state’s retirement system make investments that support fair wages and benefits for workers was approved by the Senate today.

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