On Tuesday, news emerged that Senator Ray Lesniak is sponsoring a bill that would provide Rutgers (and NJIT and Rowan) with $25 million in tax credits for improvements in infrastructure.
Lesniak has hinted it would be wise for Rutgers to use the cash to kickstart a plan for new athletic facilities. And judging by Lesniak's report released last week, Rutgers would be smart to invest that full $25 million into athletics.
On Thursday, the bill begins its road to reality with a meeting with the five-person Economic Growth committee. If passed, the bill would then move to the Senate.