NJ Instant Racing Bill Introduced December 10, 2013 It has been reported that on Monday, December 9, a Senate committee in New Jersey released a bill intended on bringing ‘instant racing’ to the state.
Illinois ADW Extension Not Passed December 03, 2013 Considering it a "death knell for Illinois horsemen," the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association issued a statement on Tuesday after the state's General Assembly adjourned before passing an extension...
Illinois Bill Passes House Committee December 03, 2013 It has been reported that on Monday, December 2 a House Committee in Illinois approved an agreement that would see the looming crisis in the state’s horse racing industry averted.
Cautious Optimism In Illinois November 26, 2013 Although an agreement is in place that would see the looming crisis in the Illinois horse racing industry averted, the executive director of the state’s harness horsemen’s association is warning membe...
Bill To See USADA Oversee US Racing November 22, 2013 On Thursday, November 21 in Washington, DC, a House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade held a hearing on the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act of 2013, which would improve the integ...
Report: FBI Conducting Racing Probe November 21, 2013 It has been reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigations is conducting a probe into the horse racing industry in one of racing's most prosperous jurisdictions.
Bill To Dissolve PA Racing Commissions November 20, 2013 It has been reported that a pair of Pennsylvania State Senators are co-sponsoring a bill that would see Pennsylvania’s two horse racing commissions dissolved.
Dancer Introduces NJ Track Slots Bills October 22, 2013 Assemblyman Ron Dancer has introduced two measures that would bring slot machine gaming to New Jersey’s horse racetracks with the proceeds being used to benefit both the horse racing and casino indust...
U.S. Double-Decker Bill Submitted August 16, 2013 It has been reported that a bill introduced in the United States could see fines coming to those that transport equine in double-decker vehicles.
Update On NJ Beach Races August 12, 2013 It has been reported that a delegation from Italy will be making the trek to New Jersey for the American Palio horse race, which is planned to be raced on the beach along in Atlantic City this October...
More On Proposed NJ-Bred Changes June 28, 2013 A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would introduce the Standardbred Development Fund, a program to encourage boarding and foaling in the state of New Jersey.
New Jersey Breeding Bill Advances June 25, 2013 It has been reported that on Tuesday, June 25 the New Jersey Senate passed Bill S-2759 by a vote of 40-0. The bill calls for horses that are from resident mares to be eligible to the New Jersey Sire S...