from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Legislation to help New Jersey’s horse racing industry was released this past Thursday by an Assembly panel.

According to a story in the Paramus Post, the bills would expand simulcasting, reduce the required racing dates at the Meadowlands and Freehold to create bigger events and allow the state to jointly run Meadowlands racetrack operations with a lessee during a transition period.

Assembly Democrats John J. Burzichelli, John F. McKeon and Connie Wagner are sponsoring the legislation.

“These bills all share one single goal — enhancing our horse racing industry to allow it to continue creating jobs and economic development throughout our state for years to come,” Burzichelli was quoted in the story. “We’ve taken many steps in the past year to improve our horse racing industry, and these bills represent another step toward keeping it strong.”

To read the full story in the Paramus Post, click here.