Jessica Gould appears in the following:
Christie Signs Budget, Defies Democrats on Pension and Taxes
Monday, June 30, 2014
"Balanced and responsible," or a plan that will hurt working families?
NJ Judge Rules in Favor of Christie's Pension Plan
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
A New Jersey judge has ruled that Gov. Chris Christie can follow through with his plan to reduce the state's contributions to public workers' pension funds.
NJ Budget Dance Continues
Monday, June 23, 2014
Democrats take the lead, offering a deal that would increase taxes and maintain pension payments.
This Week in Politics: A Primary Gets Contentious, a Budget Is Not
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Handshake and a Hug Between Mayor and Council on Budget Deal
Friday, June 20, 2014
Budget watchdogs are warning that maintaining this level of spending will be hard if the city's economy faces a setback.
Are Property Taxes Making Your Rent Too High?
Monday, June 16, 2014
New York City's complicated system taxes rental buildings at a higher rate than co-ops and condos. Jessica Gould explains a lawsuit brought by two renters who say that the system is discriminatory and talks about how the different rates might be discouraging
Is the Rent Too Damn High ... Because of Property Taxes?
Monday, June 16, 2014
New York City's property tax system is notoriously complicated. Now a lawsuit says it's also discriminatory.
Buying the City Budget
Thursday, June 12, 2014
The city got good news from the bond rating agencies on the mayor's first budget. Maria Doulis, director of city studies for the Citizens Budget Commission, and WNYC reporter Jessica Gould talk about the budget and the ongoing negotiations with the remaining public worker unions, the City Council and Albany lawmakers.
NYC Budget Tests Mayor's Bonds with Wall Street
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
The city's bonds are getting good ratings, but some investors are still worried.
Online Gambling In The Garden State Gets Off To A Slow Start
Thursday, May 15, 2014
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.
