I agree. Not sure this will be enough to save AC, but the NJ politicians are getting desperate. The timing is interesting, too--I wonder if it has anything to do with Adam Silver recently coming out as the first major sports commish to support legalized sports betting. The state is no longer facing a united front.
Whatever the reason, this is a great development. I'd definitely make the trip down to AC (or Monmouth Park) on some football Sundays. And if the Department of Justice stands down, it could pave the way to other states doing the same thing.