AG Platkin Submits Comment Letter in Support of Federal Government’s Proposed Rescheduling of Marijuana

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin submitted a comment letter on Monday to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) supporting the DEA’s proposed rule that would reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, from Schedule I, which is reserved for highly addictive and dangerous substances like heroin, to Schedule III, in recognition of marijuana’s potential for therapeutic and medical benefits and lower risk for abuse.

AG Platkin Announces Appointment of Sara Ben-David as Acting Executive Director of the New Jersey Racing Commission

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the appointment of Sara Ben-David as the Acting Executive Director of the New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC), which ensures the safety and integrity of the horse racing industry in New Jersey.

Attorney General Platkin, New Jersey Racing Commission Announce Wagering at Haskell Stakes Sets New Record

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Racing Commission today announced that the total handle for the Haskell Stakes held Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Monmouth Park set a Haskell day record.

Attorney General Platkin and Division on Civil Rights Announce Additional Enforcement Actions Against Management Companies and Property Owners for Alleged Disability Discrimination

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) today announced that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in eight additional cases alleging management companies and housing providers discriminated against tenants on the basis of disability in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

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