New Jersey government shutdown: What will close and what will stay open?

Thursday, June 28, 2018
TRENTON, New Jersey (WABC) -- New Jersey officials face a Saturday deadline to enact a balanced budget or face a shutdown, as Gov. Phil Murphy and lawmakers continue to dispute tax rates and sales tax percentages.

Here's what New Jersey residents need to know:
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What is the deadline?

Murphy has until midnight June 30 to sign a budget.

What are the key sticking points?

Governor Murphy has said he would veto the Democrat-led Legislature's $36.5 billion budget because it does not contain enough tax revenue.



The governor has been pushing for an income tax hike on people who make more than $1 million a year. He also wants to restore the sales tax to 7 percent.
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What will be closed?

It is ultimately up to the governor to decide what "essential and non-essential" services are.

During a state shutdown last year, Governor Chris Christie closed all state-run parks, forests, camping areas, historic sites and beaches.

Motor Vehicle Commission offices are likely to close.

What will remain open?
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Casinos and racetracks will continue to operate for up to seven days in the event of a government shutdown.

Last year, Governor Christie deemed the lottery an "essential" service.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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