Press Releases
Black And Brown New Jersey Leaders Urge Communities Of Color To Be Vaccinated
As the first COVID-19 vaccine begins to be distributed and recent polling data show communities of color are more distrustful of the vaccine, Black and Brown New Jersey leaders are committing to being vaccinated and urging communities of color to do the same.
Singleton Legislation To Make Dispensary Ownership More Accessible To Minority, Women And Disabled Veterans
Trenton - In an effort to make minority ownership of medical cannabis dispensaries more accessible, the Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton to remove certain restrictions on ownership.
Panel Clears Oroho/Singleton Bill Establishing Commission To Consider Community Broadband Networks
TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho and Senator Troy Singleton that could pave the way for high-speed broadband internet access across the state cleared the Senate Economic Growth Committee today.
Pou, Singleton Bill to Establish Rebate Program Aimed to Grow Local Businesses Advances
Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Nellie Pou and Senator Troy Singleton, which would permit municipalities to authorize property tax reward programs, advanced from the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).