Atlantic City is facing tidal waves of change, from the way people gamble to how the state oversees its operations, how the city attracts visitors while caring for its most vulnerable residents, and how it should prepare to do battle with casinos in New York City.
Long a cash cow for the rest of the state from gambling and resort taxes, Atlantic City is a key economic engine for New Jersey — one that will be challenged as never before once casinos in New York City open in a few years.
And a law that enabled the state to take over many essential functions of government in Atlantic City is scheduled to draw to a close soon.
Given that reality, Atlantic City could feature prominently in Gov. Phil Murphy’s penultimate State of the State address Tuesday.
