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David Matthau

David Matthau has been covering New Jersey news for more than 20 years, and he’s been New Jersey 101.5’s lead investigative reporter since 2000.

David has covered a number of breaking news stories, including the 9/11 Terror Attacks, the Jersey based Anthrax Attack Investigation, and the resignation of Governor Jim Mcgreevey.

Most recently, he served as the radio pool reporter – traveling with Governor Christie’s motorcade that toured areas of North Jersey devastated by hurricane Irene.

David has also covered the campaigns of former Governors McGreevey and Corzine, and current Governor Chris Christie, as well as U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg and Bob Menendez.

Additionally, David broke the story – in a series of reports – on New Jersey’s crumbling, dangerous bridges.

David has won numerous Associated Press awards for coverage of Jersey stories, and he’s been featured as an expert reporter on CNN’s Nancy Grace show, covering various topics including the Prom Mom Baby dumped in Trash segment.

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Are NJ’s Poorest Schools Getting Short-Changed? [AUDIO]

Yesterday, we were telling you how the head of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority - during testimony before a subcommittee in Trenton - told lawmakers the SDA has turned itself around, and is constructing and repairing more schools in disadvantaged neighborhoods than ever before.

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Governor Christie Remains Positive Despite Big State Obstacles [AUDIO]

It's no secret that New Jersey has plenty of problems, including the highest-in-the-nation property taxes, a big looming budget deficit, and significant damage from Superstorm Sandy that will take years to repair.

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NJ School Construction Boss: “We’re Doing Better” [AUDIO]

For years, the New Jersey Schools Development Authority has come under fire for wasting significant amounts of money while struggling to complete school construction projects in many of the state's poorest areas, but the head of the SBA insists things are changing in a meaningful way.

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Governor's Office/Tim Larsen
Governor's Office/Tim Larsen
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NJ Officials Move Ahead With Sports Betting Appeal [AUDIO]

Following a federal court judge's decision last week blocking New Jersey's plan to allow Atlantic City casinos and state horse-tracks to offer sports betting, state officials are moving forward with an appeal.

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What’s The Big Deal About The Sequester? [VIDEO/AUDIO/POLL]

At the end of last week, there was a great deal of talk about the horrible effects across the nation that would take place if the automatic federal budget cuts that were triggered by the sequester took effect.

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Governor Chris Christie holds his 100th Town Hall in Manahawkin
Governor Chris Christie holds his 100th Town Hall in Manahawkin (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)
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NJ Republicans Hope To Ride Governor Christie’s Coattails [AUDIO]

If Governor Chris Christie continues to be very popular with New Jersey voters, it could change the balance of power in Trenton later this year.

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