‘I’m at my residence’ — Christie defends lounging at closed beach during shutdown‘I’m at my residence’ — Christie defends lounging at closed beach during shutdownThe governor is using a state-provided helicopter to commute between the statehouse and the gubernatorial beach house on Island Beach State Park.Adam HochronAdam Hochron
Christie lounges on a closed beach while NJ is shut down — you’ve got to laughChristie lounges on a closed beach while NJ is shut down — you’ve got to laughWhere are the Beach Boys when you need them?Steve TreveliseSteve Trevelise
State shutdown Day 3: Parks, beaches and MVC still closedState shutdown Day 3: Parks, beaches and MVC still closedState courts and One Stop Career Centers will be closed on the first business day of the state government shutdown.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Small progress in budget standstill as one NJ assemblyman changes voteSmall progress in budget standstill as one NJ assemblyman changes voteAssemblyman James Kennedy changed from an abstention to a yes saying some legislators are concerned about consequences of the budget's approval. Adam HochronAdam Hochron
Next stage for budget grief starts Monday: BargainingNext stage for budget grief starts Monday: BargainingThe budget stalled over disagreement on whether to exact changes at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Company officials agreed to meet lawmakers Monday.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Not waiting on state shutdown resolution Jersey City moves July 4th festivities locationNot waiting on state shutdown resolution Jersey City moves July 4th festivities locationThe annual event has been moved to Exchange Place with Liberty State Park still closed due to the government shutdown. Adam HochronAdam Hochron
Horizon ‘in the conversation’ as shutdown continues, Sweeney saysHorizon ‘in the conversation’ as shutdown continues, Sweeney saysSenate President Steve Sweeney said he's been trying to meet with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield for over a week with no response. Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Christie OK’d posters at government offices blaming speaker for shutdown. Is that legal?Christie OK’d posters at government offices blaming speaker for shutdown. Is that legal?Taxpayer money was used to hang the posters, which opponents say are just political propaganda as the Assembly speaker and governor square off.Adam HochronAdam Hochron
What you can do online with the MVC during budget shutdownWhat you can do online with the MVC during budget shutdownThe shutdown of state government means all MVC offices will remain closed including all branches, testing centers and inspection facilities.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ shutdown — Want to punish the legislature? Here’s how, Assemblyman saysNJ shutdown — Want to punish the legislature? Here’s how, Assemblyman says "Can you imagine a business operating like this? It's ridiculous," Assemblyman Jon Bramnick said of the stalemate over the Assembly's budget vote.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander