Posted on 07/01/2006 7:20:30 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
Corzine signs order closing N.J. gov't
By TOM HESTER Jr., Associated Press Writer 8 minutes ago
Gov. Jon S. Corzine closed the state government Saturday amid a bitter dispute with fellow Democrats in the Assembly over his plan to increase the sales tax, threatening to shutter beaches, parks and possibly casinos in the coming days.
The state lottery and road construction were among the first state services expected to be closed.
After Saturday's constitutional deadline to adopt a new balanced budget passed without agreement, Corzine signed an executive order just after 9:30 a.m., a grim climax to weeks of budget squabbling among Democrats who control state government but haven't been able to agree on a budget bill.
Services such as state police, prisons, mental hospitals and child welfare would keep operating. The casinos could be forced to close because they require state monitoring, though the casino industry is challenging a possible closure in court.
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Can they make it permanent?
This should be interesting.
Well this should go over really good .. expecially with the 4th of July holiday and all
Is not the Lotto a money making concern? Oh, I get it. The Lotto and road maintenance are important to people so he wants them to pressure his opponents to save these. i.e. IT'S ALL ABOUT POLITICS - not the good of the State.
Let's hope this starts a trend.
I bet the toll booths don't close.
I agree, LOL. People can do things on their own with less government. Cool.
Threatening to close beaches and parks over Independence Day weekend - this Corzine guy must be a real piece of work.
I guess this means no lifeguards on the beaches . . . and not police to keep people off private beaches. Have a great 4th!
And sadly, the likelihood is that this state will elect another democrat to office.
Is this a JOKE? Man...if this had been a REPUBLICAN!!!
I wonder if the State Parks are going to close.
There will thousands upon thousands of really pis*ed off folks if Island Beach (shore), Worthington State Forest (Delaware Water gap) and Liberty state Park (fireworks) are shut on the 4th of July weekend.
Although Worthington might be shut already because of the Delaware River floods.
Mol, you are correct...
And where will mcgreevy go if the rest stops are closed?!
Well ... that part is up to the folks of New Jersey
Why they continue to elect such liberals is beyond me .. I guess they like giving all their money over to the State to waste
Though it would be nice to see the Republican in Jersey get their act together and get better candidates
Good point .. and I'll bet you're right
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