ATLANTIC CITY — New Jersey lawmakers may set out the boundaries of a proposed tourism zone in Atlantic City this week. Doing so would define exactly where increased public safety, cleanliness and development initiatives will extend in the nation's second-largest gambling market. The changes come as the legislature continues to finalize a plan laid out by Gov. Christie last...
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State legislators will begin to draw boundaries for the tourism district in Atlantic City this week.ATLANTIC CITY — New Jersey lawmakers may set out the boundaries of a proposed tourism zone in Atlantic City this week.
Doing so would define exactly where increased public safety, cleanliness and development initiatives will extend in the nation's second-largest gambling market.
The changes come as the legislature continues to finalize a plan laid out by Gov. Christie last July to revive the struggling resort's fortunes.
A bill to set up the district was due for a final vote on Thursday. But Deputy Assembly Speaker John Burzichelli says amendments are likely to be made creating a map of the district, and clarifying roles of authority for policing in the new district.
The revised bill could get final approval on Monday.
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• Gov. Christie says N.J. close on deal for control of Atlantic City casinos
• Complete coverage of Gov. Chris Christie gaming industries overhaul
• Moody's says proposed changes to Atlantic City's gaming industry won't help slump
• N.J. gaming panel recommends merging Meadowlands, Monmouth racetracks, privatization
• Bill legalizing online casino games clears N.J. Senate committee
• Atlantic City casino revenue down by 12.3 percent in past year
