Nancy Solomon is the managing editor of New Jersey Public Radio, which won a 2014 Peabody Award for Chris Christie, White House Ambitions and the Abuse of Power.
Solomon fell in love with radio reporting and production at KLCC in Eugene, Oregon, in 1995. She moved to New Jersey in 2001 and has been covering the state ever since. She has produced more than a hundred stories for NPR and was a 2008-09 Spencer Fellow in Education Reporting at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. During that year, Solomon produced “Mind the Gap: Why Good Schools are Failing Black Students” for which she won a Peabody Award. Long before becoming a journalist, Solomon was the first woman ever hired to work on the county road crew in Portland, Oregon.
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Nancy Solomon appears in the following:
How New Jersey's Political Machine Really Works
Monday, October 07, 2019
A look at the Norcross family, one of the most powerful political families in New Jersey.
How The Norcross Political Machine Muscled In On Prime Real Estate In New Jersey's Poorest City
Thursday, October 03, 2019
A Camden nonprofit had a deal to buy waterfront property to fund neighborhood development. But George and Phil Norcross, the state's most powerful unelected leaders, had other ideas.
Update: Newark's Water Crisis
Thursday, September 05, 2019
An update on the state of Newark's water and other Jersey News
Investigators Hit Norcross Hospital With Fraud Allegation in New Jersey Tax Break Program
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
With a judge's approval, Gov. Murphy's task force offers new evidence that hospital controlled by Democratic boss George Norcross misled the state to win millions in tax breaks.
Holtec's $260 Million Tax Break Frozen by NJ EDA
Tuesday, June 04, 2019
The second largest tax break in New Jersey history is on hold after WNYC and ProPublica disclosed that the politically-connected company filed false information on its application.
A False Answer, A Big Political Connection And $260 Million In Tax Breaks
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Holtec tried to correct its application for an historic tax break five days after WNYC-ProPublica questioned a discrepancy — and five years after the application was approved.
Emails Reveal Norcross Family’s Pull Over NJ Tax Breaks
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
State officials scrambled to meet the demands of a lawyer at the firm where Philip Norcross, the brother of New Jersey political boss George E. Norcross III, is managing partner.
This Week in Politics: NJ Political Boss Under Scrutiny
Saturday, May 04, 2019
How an unelected figure helped craft legislation to benefit his interests to the tune of over one billion dollars in state tax breaks.
The Norcross Connections
Friday, May 03, 2019
How a powerful South Jersey political boss and his associates influenced legislation and reaped the rewards. Check out our chart that shows how the money flowed.
Norcross Companies in the Crosshairs
Thursday, May 02, 2019
A task force appointed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy held a hearing on the controversial tax breaks awarded to companies owned or in business with political boss George Norcross.
NJ Power Broker at Center of Tax-Break Controversy
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Here's George Norcross. Two thirds of the tax breaks in Camden were awarded to his company, business partners and clients of his brother's law firm. That's more than a billion dollars.
NJ Whistle-Blower Case Shows Christie Pressure for Tax Breaks
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Officials working on the state's controversial tax-incentive program say the Christie Administration was more interested in giving out billions than following the rules.
This Week in Politics: A Reality Check on the States of the States
Saturday, January 19, 2019
NY's and NJ's Governors delivered their big speeches. But while New York Democrats contemplate the good times ahead, New Jersey Democrats are engaged in intraparty hardball.
Here is Something New Jersey Can Agree On: The New Governor Is Not Chris Christie
Thursday, December 27, 2018
There's no longer a bully in the pulpit.
NJ Legislators Scrap Controversial Redistricting Vote
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Democrats in the New Jersey senate and assembly canceled a vote, previously scheduled for Monday, after being accused of partisan gerrymandering.
Princeton Gerrymandering Project Finds Fault With NJ Redistricting
Thursday, December 06, 2018
A plan to make district maps competitive would allow legislators to manipulate them, according to a new analysis.
Ask Governor Murphy: Why Did a Snowstorm Paralyze New Jersey?
Monday, November 19, 2018
WNYC, WBGO and WHYY present the next installment of our live, bi-monthly call-in special with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
No Rest for the NJ Women Who Took Down the Republicans
Thursday, November 08, 2018
The votes are counted. The Republicans are wiped out. And the women who ran the movement are back out on the streets protesting Donald Trump.
Midterm Reactions, Bob Dylan & a New Musical, Online Hate
Wednesday, November 07, 2018
Kai Wright, Nancy Solomon & Lawrence Levy on midterms. Kimber Sprawl, Jeannette Bayardelle & Todd Almond on “Girl from the North Country.” Kara Swisher on online hate.
Democrats Gain Ground in New York and New Jersey Congressional Seats
Wednesday, November 07, 2018
New Jersey Democratic House candidates Mikie Sherrill and Tom Malinowksi flipped their districts, Democrat Max Rose flipped Staten Island, and Sen. Bob Menendez won a third term.
