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N.J. legislators slam proposal to sell Meadowlands Racetrack
TRENTON — Two Democratic state legislators today slammed a recommendation to sell or close the Meadowlands racetrack as part of an overall proposal for the state to take a larger role in gaming in New...
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Gov. Christie pledges to turn Atlantic City casino district into 'Las Vegas...
Christie also summarized findings of special commission, which concluded N.J. racetracks should be sold, or closed With more flair than a traveling road act, Gov. Chris Christie stood on the 50-yard...
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Gov. Christie says projection of $10.5B shortfall for next year is 'fake'
Governor blasts Office of Legislative Services report that said next year's budget challenges could be just as difficult as this year Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Governor Chris Christie in...
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N.J. arts council postpones annual meeting, grant distribution for ethics...
TRENTON — The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has postponed its annual meeting — and distribution of more than $16 million in grants — to focus on ethics training for its members, as requested by...
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N.J. officials had opportunity, but declined to sell racetracks
TRENTON — Little more than six years ago, New Jersey’s two state-owned horse-racing tracks were making money. But officials said they knew they were facing the abyss. The industry — in which New...
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Christie's gaming industry proposal divides North, South Jersey legislators
TRENTON — By rejecting proposals to expand gambling beyond Atlantic City, the report pitched by Gov. Chris Christie to boost the state’s gaming industry could reignite a long-simmering divide between...
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N.J. horse industry feels betrayed by Gov. Christie's support of Atlantic...
Without state support, N.J.'s equine industry could face shutdown MONMOUTH COUNTY — The black fences and white pickets lining the fields along Route 526 in Monmouth County signal the changing borders...
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Environmental group gives N.J. legislators poor marks
TRENTON — A new report gives New Jersey lawmakers poor marks as stewards of the environment. Environment New Jersey's biannual report shows the average state legislator's score dipped to 55 percent, a...
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Sen. Lautenberg urges Gov. Chris Christie to restore funding to N.J. health...
TRENTON — U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg has weighed into the fray over $7.5 million in health clinic funds cut from New Jersey's budget. New Jersey's senior senator sent a letter to Gov. Chris Christie...
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Former N.J. economic czar gives Gov. Christie credit for tackling gaming...
TRENTON — As economic growth czar for then-Gov. Jon Corzine, Jerry Zaro heard scores of ideas on how to enliven Atlantic City, reinvigorate the state’s racetracks and salvage the stalled entertainment...
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State workers union threaten N.J. lawmakers with financial support drop
Unions to withhold financial support from legislators if they continue to work with Gov. Christie Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie arrives at the Assembly Chambers at the Trenton...
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ACLU requests Attorney General to investigate fatal shooting of Atlanta CEO
NEWARK — The American Civil Liberties Union today requested the state Attorney General’s Office investigate last weekend’s fatal shooting of an unarmed man by an Essex County sheriff’s officer inside...
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N.J. child welfare agency ends relationship with nonprofit Heart Gallery
TRENTON — New Jersey’s child welfare agency has severed its five-year relationship with the Heart Gallery, a nonprofit company that created nationally acclaimed traveling photo exhibits featuring...
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Gaming analysts say Atlantic City needs to be refocused, marketed as...
Some say casino industry needs to increase marketing: Atlantic City spends $8M compared to Las Vegas's $100M annual marketing fund ATLANTIC CITY — Atlantic City always seems to be on the cusp of...
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Meadowlands ex-CEO says Xanadu completion is key to sports complex's success
Jon Hanson said a completed Xanadu would attract foreign shoppers, office buildings, hotels, rapid transit, new residents EAST RUTHERFORD — When Jon Hanson and Robert Mulcahy presided over the...
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Tuition spikes at Montclair State University
MONTCLAIR — Montclair State University students will see a 4 percent tuition increase this year, according to a report on NorthJersey.com. Tuition will be $7,324 for in-state students, the report...
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Rutgers turns down Gov. Christie's offer to grow N.J. crop of medical marijuana
Drug's illegal status could jeopardize millions in federal funding, dean says TRENTON — Rutgers University has declined a request from Gov. Chris Christie’s administration to be the lone grower of New...
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Gov. Christie vetoes bill restoring $7.5M grant for family planning
Bill would have allowed up to 73,000 people to be eligible for family planning, basic health services Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Governor Chris Christie in this file photo at the...
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Gov. Christie vetoes $100M homebuyers tax credit bill
Bill would have given homebuyers tax credits of up to $15,000, but Christie said N.J. could not afford losing the tax revenue over 3 years Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie holds a press...
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Rutgers declines growing medical marijuana to not risk federal funding
Governor had proposed making the university the sole provider TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie’s strategy to implement New Jersey’s controversial medical marijuana law was dealt a setback Friday when...
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