Matt Katz appears in the following:
Nonprofit Alleges Sandy Victims Couldn't Appeal for Aid
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Were Sandy victims improperly denied federal funds for rebuilding?
Documents obtained by a nonprofit in New Jersey found that some Sandy victims may have lost out at a second chance at receiving federal relief money.
By Aug. 1, the Christie administration had spent its first batch of funds from $600 ...
Christie Sarcastically Denies Involvement in GW Bridge Traffic Controversy
Monday, December 02, 2013
Not only did Christie deny the suggestion that he had anything to do with the closures — he dismissed the accusation as absurd.
NJ Legislators Rip Port Authority Bosses
Monday, November 25, 2013
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New Jersey legislators are grilling top officials at the Port Authority about a decision to close local lanes leading to the George Washington Bridge in September that backed up traffic for days through Fort Lee.
Gov. Christie Inches Closer to National Spotlight
Friday, November 22, 2013
Christie's New Job
Friday, November 22, 2013
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Governor Christie was officially elected chairman of the Republicans Governors Association by his fellow GOP governors Thursday in a closed-door meeting at a resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The job involves campaigning and fundraising in as many as 36 states. But Christie told reporters that he is still giving PRIORITY to his job in New Jersey.
New Role for Chris Christie
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Governor Christie has a new role as chairman of the Republican Governor's Association. WNYC reporter Matt Katz discusses how that helps with a possible run for president.
Chris Christie as "The King of Governors"
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
It's the unofficial launch of Chris Christie's run for president. The New Jersey governor is in Scottsdale, Arizona this week to be installed as the chair of the Republican Governor's Association. The governor arrives with a big expectations and a large entourage. New Jersey Public Radio's Matt Katz is there and discusses the scene with host Amy Eddings.
Christie Takes Helm of RGA Today
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
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Chris Christie takes the helm of the Republican Governor's Association this week. The high-wattage Jersey boy will now control a pot of money that could influence 36 gubernatorial races next year and keep him at the head of the pack in the GOP.
Christie Finally Gets a Supreme Court Nominee Confirmed
Monday, November 18, 2013
New Jersey Gov. Christie did something Monday that he has only been able to do once before in his four years in office: He moved a Supreme Court nominee through the Democratic-controlled Legislature.
Christie Makes First Stop on Way to Presidential Campaign
Monday, November 18, 2013
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Fresh off his re-election victory, Gov. Chris Christie is heading to Arizona Tuesday to take on an additional job: chairman of the Republican Governors Association.
30 Issues: New Jersey Property Taxes
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
It's Housing and Urban Development Week on the Brian Lehrer Show's election series "30 issues in 30 Days." See the full 30 Issues schedule and archive here.
Matt Katz, reporter for Philadelphia Inquirer (soon joining WNYC and New Jersey Public Radio), and writer of The Christie Chronicles, discusses Governor Christie and Senator Buono's records and proposals on property taxes in NJ.
New Jersey News
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
It's time to catch up on the latest news from the Garden State. Philadelphia Inquirer staff writer Matt Katz talks about the the special election to fill New Jersey's senate seat, Christie's re-election bid, the decision to rebuild dunes along the shore, and the marriage equality lawsuit.