Press Releases
Singleton Bill to Monitor Domestic Violence Offenders Clears Senate
TRENTON – In an effort to better enforce domestic violence restraining orders and prevent further violence, the New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish a four-year pilot program in Ocean County for the electronic monitoring of certain domestic violence offenders.
Singleton, Johnson Bill to Establish Foreclosure Protections for Victims of Hurricane Ida Clears Senate
TRENTON – In an effort to further assist homeowners negatively impacted by Hurricane Ida, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Gordon Johnson that would establish mortgage relief and foreclosure protections to certain homeowners impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Senate Passes Singleton Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Athletic Prosthetics
TRENTON – In an effort to better support residents with disabilities, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton which would require insurance coverage for certain athletic orthotics and prosthetics.
Singleton, McKnight Resolution to Designate June as ‘Gun Violence Awareness Month’ Approved by Senate
TRENTON – Aiming to raise awareness of gun violence and gun safety, as well as to remember the victims of gun violence, the New Jersey Senate advanced a resolution sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Angela McKnight that would designate June of each year as “Gun Violence Awareness Month”.
Senate Clears Singleton Bill to Expand Background Checks for Healthcare Professionals
TRENTON – The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would expand the healthcare professions that are covered by law requiring criminal history background checks to ensure all healthcare professions requiring licensure from State Boards conduct background checks for applicants.
Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week Will Celebrate Events Five-Year Anniversary
Burlington County Restaurant Week will celebrate five years of tasty food, drinks and economic success this summer during what is expected to become the event’s largest and most exciting chapter yet.
Singleton Resolution to Designate July as ‘Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month’ Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens’ Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would designate July as “Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month’, in an effort to foster a greater understanding of these conditions, promote research and prevention efforts, and support individuals and families who are affected by conditions like cleft lip and palate.
Burlington County Legislators, Sheriff, and Commissioners Call on Philly Mayor to Crack Down on Boom Car Parties
(MOORESTOWN) – State legislators, law enforcement, and county commissioners sent a letter to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker requesting she crack down on the “boom car” parties that torment the residents living in Burlington County towns along the Delaware River. The letter was signed by New Jersey State Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblyman Herb Conaway Jr., Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, Burlington County Sheriff James Kostoplis, and Burlington County Commissioners Felicia Hopson, Dan O’Connell, Allison Eckel, Tom Pullion and Balvir Singh. The text of the letter is below:
Singleton, Cruz-Perez Propose Constitutional Amendment to Increase Veterans’ Property Tax Deduction
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced a concurrent resolution sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Nilsa Cruz-Perez proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the veterans’ property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over the next four years.