Press Releases

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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Singleton Introduces Bill To Provide Financial Relief For Costs Incurred During Remote Learning

Trenton – Senator Troy Singleton introduced legislation today that would provide gross income tax credits to cover education and child care costs incurred by families who have children learning remotely at home.

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Singleton Introduces Bill To Provide Financial Assistance To Child Care Industry

Trenton – In an effort to aid the child care industry and support families faced with remote learning, Senator Troy Singleton introduced legislation to provide $50 million to child care facilities for expenses related to providing additional hours of care to school aged children during the 2020-2021 school year.

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Legislation Sets Municipal Contributions For Non-Profit Hospitals

Sarlo/Cryan/Vitale/Singleton Bill Would Protect Non-Profit Status, Provide for Consistent Municipal Payments

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Singleton-Gopal Bill To Assist Disabled Veterans Passes Committee

Trenton – The Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee passed legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal to extend the property taxes rebate offered to disabled veterans to those renting homes or apartments.

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Singleton-Cryan Bill To Streamline Government Construction Projects Clears Committee

Trenton – In an effort to lower the cost of public construction projects, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Joe Cryan to authorize design-build construction services and procurement.

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Cryan-Singleton Bill Would Enhance Foreclosure Assistance

Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Cryan and Senator Troy Singleton promoting the use of a mediation program to prevent foreclosures was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today.

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