Press Releases
Senate Advances Singleton, Weinberg Environmental Justice Bill
Trenton – The Senate advanced legislation today that authorizes the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to evaluate the environmental and public health impacts of certain polluting facilities on “overburdened communities” when reviewing permit applications. The bill is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen.)
Singleton, Weinberg Environmental Justice Bill Advances From Budget Committee
Trenton – Legislation is advancing that authorizes the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to evaluate the environmental and public health impacts of certain polluting facilities on “overburdened communities” when reviewing permit applications. The bill, which passed the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today, is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen.)
Singleton Bill To Require The EDA To Be Transparent About Financial Assistance Passes Committee
Trenton – Legislation to require the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to publish information related to financial assistance offered in response to a public emergency passed the Senate Economic Growth Committee today. The bill is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton.
Singleton Bill Assisting Ex-Offenders In Finding Employment Clears Committee
Trenton – Legislation which would help former offenders enter the workforce cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. The bill is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton.
Singleton Bill To Protect Students From Losing Financial Aid Passed Committee
Trenton – Factoring in private scholarships when determining financial aid would be prohibited by legislation passed by the Senate Higher Education Committee today. The bill is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton.
Senator Singleton To Host Virtual ‘Boost With Facebook’ Event
Trenton – As part of his ongoing commitment to support the business community in South Jersey and beyond, Senator Troy Singleton announced that he is partnering with Facebook to host a “Boost with Facebook” virtual event.
Singleton, Addiego Bill To Help Families Of Deceased Essential Workers Passes Senate
Trenton – Legislation which would provide a cost of living adjustment to death benefit payments to the dependents of essential employees who died due to COVID-19 passed the Senate today. The bill is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Dawn Marie Addiego.
Singleton Bill Designated ‘Moose’s Law’ Passes Committee
Trenton – Legislation, which would prohibit anyone convicted of criminal animal cruelty from owning a domestic animal and from working or volunteering at businesses involving animals, passed the Senate Environment and Energy Committee today. The bill is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, and is designated as “Moose’s Law” named after a Burlington County dog that was stolen and killed after it was left in a hot car.