David Matthau
Reporter
David Matthau is a WHYY New Jersey reporter covering the Statehouse and general assignments in the Garden State. Prior to joining WHYY, David was lead investigative reporter for NJ 101.5 News. He has won multiple Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists awards, the National Association of Broadcasters Service to Community Award and contributed to the National Edward R. Murrow Best Newscast award. David is an animal lover and golf enthusiast although he wishes he had a lower handicap. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California.
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New Jersey Gov. Sherrill signs the Fair Price Protection Act, banning surveillance pricing
The new law prohibits companies from using your location, browsing history and income to help set the price you pay for merchandise.
2 months ago
Listen 0:44GOP leaders in N.J. pounce on voter registration glitch, blame Democrats
Several GOP legislators say they warned Democrats about voter security and driver’s licenses for noncitizens, but they were ignored.
2 months ago
Listen 1:07The governor said fewer than 400 people wound up casting ballots illegally, and that the vendor responsible for the error is being replaced.
2 months ago
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The Hopewell, NJ Native Plant Swap group gives away plants and seeds, and teaches newbies how to garden.
2 months ago
Listen 1:03The U.S. Constitution does not require Congressional representatives to attend a specified number of voting sessions or explain absences.
2 months ago
New Jersey heat wave: 29 people died amid dangerous temps, officials say
Many of the victims lived in homes without air conditioning, according to state officials.
2 months ago
South Jersey woman opts for mediation in eminent domain fight over her Whitesboro property
Dawn Robinson has been fighting efforts from the city to force her to sell her 2.4-acre property in Middle Township.
3 months ago
Listen 0:57New Jersey nonprofit that funds local news awaits state support
The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium helps hyperlocal digital news sites and community newspapers, and it supports investigative reporting.
3 months ago
Listen 1:00Rare Revolutionary-era documents on display at N.J. State Museum for 250th anniversary exhibit
Rare documents and artifacts are on display at the museum in Trenton through the end of the year.
3 months ago
Listen 1:05Agreement reached in New Jersey state budget ahead of July 1 deadline, Democrats announce
The $60.7 billion spending plan includes more money for the Stay NJ property tax relief program than the governor originally requested.
3 months ago
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3 months ago
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