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Government

Sep 5, 2012

N.J. prepares to bet on privatized lottery

State prepares to welcome proposals from private companies to take over management of its lottery, and possibly expand it to the Internet.

Sep 4, 2012

Spectra pipeline under construction, but lawsuits pending

Efforts to block the high-profile pipeline extension are stuck in a holding pattern as a federal agency continues its review of project.

Aug 31, 2012

FAA giving 18.6M to N.J. airports for repairs, construction

Atlantic City International and Trenton-Mercer are among the biggest recipients, according to New Jersey’s U.S. senators.

Aug 31, 2012

PATH unveils 66 million command center

The upgrades come at a time when the bistate agency expects record traffic on the trans-Hudson system.

Aug 30, 2012

Women, minorities to benefit under construction training program

A construction program aims to provide training for about 40 women and minority residents of Newark.

Aug 29, 2012

Business hears Christie message ‘loud and clear’

State business leaders praise Christie’s keynote speech at the Republican convention, but say he still has work to do at home.

Aug 27, 2012

Virtua moving forward on digital medical records

Wide adoption of electronic patient records is helping hospital system position itself as a candidate for incentive funding as health reform deadlines near.

Aug 27, 2012

Dunellen development plan gets transit village designation

Development expert notes builders are keen to work in such areas, which have been wild successes in municipalities like Morristown and Rutherford.

Aug 24, 2012

Offshore drilling debate renewed following Romney comments

Petroleum Council seeks seismic testing to determine coastal capacity, but critics say drilling would devastate a $1 billion tourist economy.

Aug 24, 2012

Federal health officials finalize health plan ID system

The new coding guidelines are designed to save $6 billion over the next 10 years by standardizing billing formats.

Aug 23, 2012

Beach protection funding key to state’s economy, congressmen argue

Lautenberg and Pallone want to expand funding for testing water pollution to maintain strength of tourism in New Jersey.

Aug 23, 2012

Business leaders see keynote material without ‘comeback’

Advocates expect the message to focus on Christie’s ability to compromise with Democrats, and touting reform efforts in New Jersey as indications of what Romney can accomplish.