TRENTON – Just how much revenue the state will see in internet gaming’s first year became a point of contention between Assembly Budget Committee members and the Treasury Department on Tuesday.

The fiscal year 2014 budget proposes $180 million in anticipated revenue but the Office of Legislative Services has estimated that $30 million is a more likely figure.

TRENTON – The Treasury Department reported Tuesday that its Division of Purchase and Property on Monday ruled against union attempts to derail the state’s proposed contract with Northstar New Jersey to run parts of the Lottery.

The Communications Workers of America had argued in a hearing a few weeks ago that the contract violated several provision in the law, but the Treasury said its decision to award a pact to Northstar has been upheld.

TRENTON – The Assembly passed bills today that had previously been vetoed conditionally, including measures dealing with employees’ computer user names and Lottery winner anonymity. The Assembly concurred with the governor’s recommendations.

TRENTON – The Senate Environment and Energy Committee released a bill dealing with shore protection in the aftermath of Sandy.

S2620: This bill, released 5-0, amends current law concerning funding for shore protection projects.