Archive for Tag: Aura Dunn

New law allows NJ drivers to indicate autism, communication disorder on license

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Aura Dunn’s bill allowing New Jersey drivers with autism or another communication disorder to notate their diagnosis on a license or ID issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission was signed into law on Monday. The bill (A2369/S761) aims to improve communication between law enforcement and...

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Why is Middlesex County College being favored under Murphy’s Budget?

TRENTON, N.J. – During Monday’s Assembly Budget hearing with the Department of Higher Education and representatives from the state’s public, private and community colleges, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn asked why Middlesex County College is getting special treatment. The college is getting a $20 million boost in the budget over last...

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Dunn fights for accommodations for breastfeeding workers following claims of discrimination from state trooper

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, a staunch advocate for breastfeeding mothers and workers, says she is deeply concerned of the continued discrimination they face following the accusation that first lady Tammy Murphy refused to accommodate a breastfeeding state trooper who was assigned for personal security. Dunn is calling...

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NJ drivers could soon include autism, communication disorder on license

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Aura Dunn’s bill allowing drivers with autism or another communication disorder to notate their diagnosis on a license or ID issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission passed the Assembly unanimously on Thursday. The bill (A2369/S761) aims to improve communication between law enforcement and those who...

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Dunn bill allowing drivers to indicate autism, communication disorder on license advances

TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday advanced a bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, allowing drivers with autism or another communication disorder to notate their diagnosis on a license or ID issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission. The bill (A2369) aims to improve communication between law...

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Dunn bill establishing crime of sexual extortion in NJ goes to governor

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Aura Dunn’s bill establishing the crime of sexual extortion, which is threatening to share nude or explicit images and videos of victims, heads to the governor’s desk after passing the full Assembly unanimously Monday. Also known as ‘sextortion,’ crimes would be punishable by fines and...

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Dunn bill protecting homeowners from predatory real estate practice passes Assembly

TRENTON, N.J. – In an effort to protect New Jersey homeowners, the state Assembly advanced Assemblywoman Aura Dunn’s legislation cracking down on a predatory real estate practice that targets cash-strapped residents. At least 15 other states have taken legal or legislative action against a Florida-based company, MV Realty, for...

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Committee advances Dunn bill protecting homeowners from predatory real estate practices

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey is the latest state to advance legislation targeting a business model that disguises predatory loans as real estate service agreements. On Monday, the Assembly Regulated Professions Committee passed Assemblywoman Aura Dunn’s bill that limits exclusive listing contracts to five years and requires reasonable early...

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GOP lawmakers who sounded alarm on child abuse loophole renew calls to post bill following state agency shortcomings

TRENTON, N.J. – In July 2022, Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno, Kim Eulner and Aura Dunn wrote to the Assembly Women and Children Committee chair to request her immediate support and consideration of a bill that would expand the definition of child abuse to ensure the state’s Division of Child Protection...

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Dunn brings together mayors, state agencies to build relationships, address concerns

CHESTER, N.J. – It’s all about relationship building for Aura Dunn. Since being in the state Assembly in 2019, it’s been her goal to bring together municipal leaders to discuss issues and concerns affecting constituents in Legislative District 25. And then Covid happened. But with the pandemic social distancing...

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