NJ State Government Shutdown

While Speaker Prieto said the governor could order state employees to be paid, Christie said it was not within his authority.

Thousands of state workers are scrambling to find out whether they will be able to recover the money they lost during the three-day government shutdown this week.

Just when you thought the internet couldn't handle more Chris Christie... one more image of the governor enjoying the beach is making the rounds.

All returns to normal at the Statehouse and state government offices on Wednesday, the first business day after a state budget was passed by the legislature and signed by the governor, ending a government shutdown.

New Jersey's state Senate president and Assembly speaker have reached a deal to pass a state budget, and to reopen New Jersey government.

The governor is using a state-provided helicopter to commute between the statehouse and the gubernatorial beach house on Island Beach State Park.

The state government shutdown continues for a third day on Monday with more efforts underway to bring it to an end.

The shutdown of state government means all MVC offices will remain closed including all branches, testing centers and inspection facilities.

"Can you imagine a business operating like this? It's ridiculous," Assemblyman Jon Bramnick said of the stalemate over the Assembly's budget vote.

Senate President Steve Sweeney said he's been trying to meet with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield for over a week with no response.