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A Seton Hall law professor has failed to unseat a longtime state senator in a Democratic primary matchup between two liberals in northern New Jersey.

Its the first legal test of New Jersey's sports wagering law.

Under a proposal from Democrats in the New Jersey legislature, foreclosed properties would be converted to affordable housing for low and moderate-income families.

Final legislative approval for marriage equality along with measures for gender wage equity, consumer protection regarding manufacturer’s rebates and extending the public-private construction partnerships on college campuses top tomorrow’s Assembly agenda. The session is slated to start at 1 p.m. It will be streamed live at: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/media/live_audio.asp.

Prior to today’s vote on a bill to legalize gay marriage, the New Jersey State senate paused to remember Garden State native Whitney Houston. The singing superstar and icon for many died Saturday the day before the Grammy Awards.

A recent U.S. Justice Department opinion opened the door for cash-strapped states and their lotteries to bring online gambling to their residents, as long as it does not involve sports betting.