Government Shutdown

University president Robert Barchi said it was better for the school to carry the burden of the financial stress created for those affected by the shutdown instead of students.

While paid politicians are embroiled in war over a border wall, people and families here at the Jersey Shore are either working without being paid, or are not working and not being paid. First off, I don’t care what side you are on – but it should never get to this. Government workers should never have to fear that they will not be able to pay for food on the table.

JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank will host federal workers for a special lunch on Monday, as the gov shutdown has reached a month in duration. More meals may follow.

Hackensack Meridian Health Care has announced they are waiving co-pays and deductibles for emergency visits at all network hospitals and urgent care centers for furloughed federal employees and their insured family members.

Many networks broke into programming to bring you President Trump's national address, which deals with two very important issues: the partial government shutdown and border security.

As the partial federal government shutdown enters a third week, New Jersey is starting to see possible impacts on IRS filings, national parks and school lunches.

The Government Shutdown has ended in New Jersey and State Parks are OPEN! Be sure to visit and support our local businesses this summer!