Lawmakers seem willing to act on Gov. Chris Christie’s plan to prop up pension funds by handing over the NJ Lottery to them, though they’re anxious for more details.
Gov. Chris Christie says he'll work with lawmakers for a new school aid formula by June. He warns he'll act alone if that fails, but his leverage isn't clear.
New Jersey could get $1 billion less out of its state lottery as part of an amended 15-year deal with the private firm that runs part of it, according to an Associated Press analysis.
The state lottery and the private company overseeing part of its operations have agreed to lower revenue targets and guaranteed income for three years.