David Matthau
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David Matthau is a WHYY News reporter covering the New Jersey Statehouse and general assignments. David recently served as lead investigative reporter for NJ 101.5 News. He’s reported on a number of major news stories, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Superstorm Sandy, Bridgegate, and the 9/11 Terror Attacks. David is a graduate of the University of Southern California where he studied cinema. David started on Feb. 13.
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A new law in N.J. limits the banning of books in schools and public libraries
A new law enacted in New Jersey will limit how a book can be banned in schools and public libraries, and protect librarians from lawsuits.
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Listen 1:10More than a dozen candidates are actively campaigning to become the next governor of New Jersey, but analysts say it's hard for the average voter to know who is running.
1 week ago
Listen 1:15Trenton Water Works says an inspector falsified water quality reports for 5 towns
A Trenton Water Works inspector submitted phony water quality reports for five N.J. towns over a 14-month period.
1 week ago
Trenton receives a $4M grant to redevelop and reopen old downtown hotel
Trenton gets a $4 million grant to buy the former Trenton Marriott building. The plan is to redevelop the property and open a new hotel.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:10A 45-page report released last week found repeated incidents of police misconduct by Trenton police officers.
2 weeks ago
Rutgers medical students moonlight as Bergen Barbers, doling out haircuts and shaves to patients
The group was inspired by a patient who became depressed and requested a haircut.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:17Justice Department finds pattern of misconduct by Trenton Police following a yearlong investigation
A 45-page report found that officers "frequently" violated people’s constitutional rights. Talks towards a consent decree are expected.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:06N.J.’s plan is moving forward to expand free school meals for all children, not just for those from low-income families.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Democrat Bonnie Watson Coleman wins reelection in N.J.’s 12th Congressional District
Watson Coleman became the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress in 2014.
1 month ago
Smith said he was seeking reelection to address concerns over the U.S. border and to fight inflation, crime and threats to parental rights.
1 month ago
The New Jersey contest was billed as one of the U.S.’ most competitive races.
1 month ago
Democrat Andy Kim wins N.J. Senate race defeating Republican Curtis Bashaw, 4 others
The U.S. Senate seat was vacated by Bob Menendez following his federal bribery conviction.
1 month ago
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