Tennyson Donyéa | WHYY
Tennyson Donyéa is an award-winning journalist who joined WHYY in October 2021. He covers politics in New Jersey, a state he has called home for several years. Prior to joining WHYY, Donyéa reported for television and print outlets on both U.S. coasts. Donyéa is the head curator for “Black in Jersey,” a social media brand aiming to engage Black millennials and Gen Zers in the Garden State. In 2016, he graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in media studies and production.
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants to renew a federal funding initiative for hundreds of fire departments across the state. From the New Jersey Desk, WHYY's Tennyson Donyea reports. -
By now you’ve probably heard of non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. They’re unique digital assets that represent ownership of real-world items like art, video clips, music, and more. -
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants to overhaul the liquor licensing process by eliminating a century-old cap on the number of licenses a town can give out. However, some current liquor license holders are concerned it could dramatically decrease the market value of their license. -
It will soon be easier for people in New Jersey to birth control. On Friday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law expanding access to contraceptive medication. From the New Jersey Desk, WHYY's Tennyson Donyea has the latest. -
New Jersey could be closer to easing liquor license requirements that have been on the books since the Prohibition. During his annual "State of the State" address, Gov. Phil Murphy announced his plan to make liquor licenses more accessible to small businesses. -
When New Jersey Democrats included a new property tax benefit program in this year's budget, they said it would make the state more affordable for homeowners and renters, alike. Now some in Trenton say getting millions of people to apply for tax relief can be quite the challenge. -
Allison Chris Myers will become the first openly transgender person in state history to serve as a Cabinet member in New Jersey. This week, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Myers’ appointment as Chair of the Civil Services Commission, effective Jan. 1. -
Are car insurance companies discriminating against people of color from low-income neighborhoods by factoring things like credit score and education level into premium rates? -
It’s been nearly 20 years since Republicans had control in the New Jersey state Legislature. But after regaining some seats in 2021, GOP leaders are eager to win back the majority next year when all 120 seats are up for reelection. -
Students in New Jersey could soon learn about how to cope with the loss of a loved one. State lawmakers have introduced a bill that would address a rise in mental health issues among teenagers. From the New Jersey Desk, WHYY’s Tennyson Donyea reports.
