N.J. governor ends weeklong gov't shutdown (AP)

By TOM HESTER Jr., Associated Press Writer 7 minutes ago TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine issued an executive order early Saturday ending a weeklong state government shutdown. The governor acted minutes after lawmakers approved a $30.9 billion state budget that increases the state sales tax, ending a stalemate that also forced the closing of Atlantic City's casinos. The 12 casinos, which closed Wednesday, were prepared to resume operations within hours. On Monday, 45,000 furloughed ...