TRENTON – A measure sponsored by State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee Chairman Jim Whelan that would increase the number of standardbred horses in New Jersey, giving a boost to the state’s horse racing industry was approved today by the Committee.
“New Jersey’s equine industry is a vital component of the state’s economy – contributing more than a billion dollars annually and supporting more than 13,000 jobs in the state,” said Senator Whelan, D-Atlantic. “As horse racing and gaming becomes more popular in neighboring states, New Jersey must think outside the box for ways to sustain this important economic engine.”