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 lawmakers move bills to address online safety for children
Legislation is being fast-tracked to better protect children’s online privacy and force black box social media warnings to be posted on platforms.
3 months ago
Listen 1:03The median price of a home in the Garden State last year was more than $500,000, recent data shows.
3 months ago
Listen 1:06New Jersey residents can upload videos of ICE activity to a new state portal
Gov. Mikie Sherrill has also signed an executive order that prohibits ICE agents from operating on state property.
3 months ago
Listen 0:57Many homeless individuals are scared to go to shelters for fear they will be robbed or attacked.
4 months ago
Listen 1:18New Jersey’s new e-bike law deemed discriminatory by immigrant advocates and older adults
Cycling organizations, older adults and immigrant advocacy groups are calling on legislators to amend the new law.
4 months ago
Listen 1:12N.J. election 2026: New state law allows some 17-year-olds to vote in primaries
Voting is underway in the 11th Congressional District to replace Mikie Sherrill, who resigned after becoming governor.
4 months ago
Listen 1:08N.J. gateway tunnel: Here’s what to know after Trump terminates project funding
The $16 billion project, which connects trains running from New Jersey to New York, has been called the most important infrastructure project in the nation.
4 months ago
Listen 1:01An assistant commissioner says the department has plenty of road salt and brine, and that 3,400 plow and salt trucks are ready to roll.
4 months ago
Listen 1:05A top GOP leader says a priority this year is affordability. He believes it’s unhealthy for the state to be dominated by one party.
4 months ago
Listen 1:11During her inauguration speech, Sherrill compared Trump’s behavior in the White House to the tyranny of King George III.
4 months ago
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