Christie signs bill merging NJSEA, Meadowlands Commission

NJ Spotlight News | February 5, 2015 | Politics

Gov. Chris Christie says he has concerns with the bill, and is discussing follow-up legislation. - (OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR/TIM LARSEN)
Gov. Chris Christie says he has concerns with the bill, and is discussing follow-up legislation. – (OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR/TIM LARSEN)
By Andrew George for NJBIZ

Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation that will merge the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority with the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission.

Supporters say the move will provide an economic boost to the Meadowlands region, while keeping in line with effective cost-saving measures.

Christie said Thursday that, while he still has some concerns with the bill, he’s discussing follow-up legislation with its sponsors, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Secaucus) and state Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-Wood-Ridge).

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