The New Jersey budget standoff came to an abrupt halt Monday, re-opening state parks, beaches, and putting state government offices back into full swing today. The shutdown began July 1st, causing the closure of some of the state’s most popular tourist attractions on one of the busiest weekends of the season. Governor Chris Christie signed the bill that reigned in the state’s largest insurer, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield…
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The $34.7 billion budget contributes $2.5 billion for government worker pensions, including $1 billion from lottery ticket proceeds.
