TRENTON, N.J. – Most school districts across northern Monmouth County as well as the county’s regional schools saw increases in their school state aid, Assembly members Gerry Scharfenberger and Vicky Flynn announced Thursday. Both Assembly members have advocated for fair state aid disbursements amid the devastating cuts brought on...
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TRENTON, N.J. – When someone passes away without a will in New Jersey, the burden on families and next of kin can be difficult to manage. These situations become even more complicated when a person who dies without a will happens to be in the middle of a divorce....
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn’s bill increasing the competitive advantage of New Jersey-based insurance companies while potentially reducing policy costs for Garden State residents was signed into law Monday. The law (A4785/S3409), which takes effect immediately, allows for higher foreign investment limitations, which gives New Jersey insurance companies...
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey may soon fall in line with the majority of states by making for-profit debt adjusters eligible to receive licenses to operate. Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn’s bill amending the law that limits debt adjuster licenses to nonprofit agencies passed the Assembly State and Local Government Committee...
TRENTON, N.J. – During the Assembly Housing Committee hearing on the bill overhauling a town’s affordable housing obligations Wednesday, there were many people who testified from private interest groups but only one was a local elected official, while other stakeholders didn’t have an opportunity. That wasn’t enough to get...
TRENTON, N.J. – When someone passes away without a will in New Jersey, it can be a heavy burden for families and next of kin to handle. Yet, these situations become an even more complicated when a person who dies without a will and happens to be in the...
TRENTON, N.J. – Legislation authored by Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn increasing the competitive advantage of New Jersey-based insurance companies nationally while potentially reducing policy costs for Garden State residents, passed the Assembly on Thursday. Flynn’s bill (A4785/S3409) would allow for higher foreign investment limitations, thus allowing New Jersey insurance companies...
TRENTON, N.J. – Criminals charged with auto theft more than once during a 90-day period could soon await trial behind bars under a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn and Assemblyman Ned Thomson and passed by the Assembly Friday. The bill (A5189) rolls back bail reform measures that have...
TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution designating April 14 as Military Child Appreciation Day. The resolution (SJR106/AJR198) is sponsored by Assembly members Gerry Scharfenberger and Vicky Flynn. “It’s not just our enlisted or commissioned men and women who endure frequent moves and live with the...
TRENTON, N.J. – Tackling bad behavior at youth sporting events, the Assembly on Thursday passed a bill in Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn’s “Penalty Box Act” to upgrade penalties for assaults against sports officials, coaches or staff. The bill (A4444/4471) aims to address the reprehensible conduct of adults behaving violently at...