Jessica Gould appears in the following:
De Blasio Budget Promotes "Values," Leaves Questions
Friday, May 09, 2014
Mayor Bill de Blasio is touting a "progressive" budget that reflects his administration's values. But budget watchdogs say some significant costs are being pushed down the road.
Ever Wonder Why New Jersey Has Such Cheap Gas?
Monday, May 05, 2014
Taxes help keep low prices at the pump, but that could pose problems as the state takes on massive debt to pay for transportation projects.
Pump It Up: Group Calls for Higher NJ Gas Tax
Thursday, April 24, 2014
New Jersey needs to raise its gas tax — or risk running out of funding for future road, bridge and transit improvements, according to a nonprofit policy group.
City Council's Budget Wish List
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
In the annual back-and-forth known as the "budget dance," New York City Council is now taking the lead.
The council submitted its response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's nearly $74 billion preliminary budget that outlined its priorities, ranging from universal free lunches in schools, to a new commission to ...
DiNapoli: New York Budget is Better, But Up to Some Old Tricks
Monday, April 21, 2014
In a new report, New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says the state is in its best fiscal shape in years. It closed out the previous budget cycle with a balance of $2.2 billion, and had millions to set aside in a rainy day fund for the first time since ...
Bible Lessons Explain NJ's Budget Sacrifice
Wednesday, April 02, 2014
Like Esau, New Jersey's short-term gain to help balance the budget gives up some long-term benefits.
Despite Action, Gov. Christie Warns Again Of Pension Crisis
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
A Check in the Mail Around Election Day?
Monday, March 31, 2014
Strategic tax cuts are rife in the new budget bill, expected to pass today.
New Jersey's Gaming Bet Comes up Short
Thursday, March 27, 2014
TV and Film Jobs Flock to New York from Hollywood
Thursday, February 27, 2014
California is losing entertainment industry jobs—to New York.
New Jersey's Pension Problem: Part Deux
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Red Carpet Treatment: A Tax Credit for the Tonight Show
Monday, February 17, 2014
To Solve Union Woes, Retirement Fund is Tempting
Friday, February 14, 2014
Budget watchdogs say it would be a big mistake for Mayor de Blasio to use funds set aside for retiree health benefits when hammering out new contracts with city workers.
De Blasio Unveils First Budget, Faces 'Unprecedented' Labor Contract Situation
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
De Blasio said Wednesday his priorities include universal, full-day pre-kindergarten; an inspector general for the NYPD; and enforcement of the paid sick leave act.
Stringer to Apple: Protect Our Assets
Monday, February 10, 2014
Activist investor Carl Icahn is abandoning his proposal for a $50 billion buyback from Apple. The news comes as the heads of some state and city pension funds called on the company's shareholders to vote against the plan.
In Election Year, Cuomo Offers Lower Verrazano Tolls
Thursday, February 06, 2014
If the MTA approves Governor Cuomo's proposal, some Staten Island residents and businesses would pay less to cross the bridge.
Comptroller Puts Brakes on 311 Contract
Wednesday, February 05, 2014
Christie's Other Problem: NJ's Crushing Debt
Friday, January 24, 2014
To Bond or Not To Bond? Cuomo's Budget Asks the Question
Monday, January 20, 2014
Budget analysts are asking why Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to pay to overhaul New York’s classrooms by issuing $2 billion in debt while also cutting taxes by the same amount.
Can NYS Afford $2 Billion in Tax Cuts?
Tuesday, January 07, 2014
Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to cut more than $2 billion in taxes for New Yorkers.