Kevin McArdle has been the State House Correspondent since 2002. He's covered the resignation of former Governor Jim McGreevey, the Governor Dick Codey Administration, the Jon Corzine/Doug Forrester 2005 gubernatorial campaign, the State government shutdown of 2006, the near fatal car crash of former Governor Jon Corzine, the 2009 Jon Corzine/Chris Christie gubernatorial campaign and the Christie Administration to date including acting as pool reporter for Governor Christie has he toured the state (via helicopter and motorcade) in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. McArdle has won multiple Associated Press awards for spot reporting and received the Edward R. Murrow Award in 2008 for coverage of then-Governor Jon Corzine's 800% toll increase proposal.
Kevin McArdle
Christie attacks Clinton, criticizes fantasy football discussion during GOP debate (VIDEO)
The third Republican presidential debate Wednesday night was not really dominated by Donald Trump and Ben Carson. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie did have his moments in the limited amount of time he actually spoke. Technically, Hillary Clinton wasn’t involved in the form, but you wouldn’t know that if you focused on Christie because he sure focused on Clinton.
NJ Senate head: Christie’s done a ‘piss poor job’ on Sandy recovery
“This is not a third-world country," State Senate President Steve Sweeney said. People shouldn't be out of their homes three years after a storm, he said.
Crackdown needed on parking meters that can’t tell time, lawmakers says
Have you ever put change into a parking meter, noted the expiration times and returned to your car only to find an expired meter when you were sure you had more time left?
Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Jackson) said he had anecdotal evidence that there were areas of the state where meters are known to "short time" parking patrons...
Christie gets another shot in third GOP debate
The first two GOP presidential debates did not help or hurt Gov. Chris Christie’s campaign. He remained in 10th place in the crowded Republican field according to Real Clear Politics, which averaged the five most recent national polls.
The same source placed Christie in ninth in the key early primary state of New Hampshire...
After Midland Park murder, should domestic violence offenders be tracked?
Lisa's Law would give victims and police the ability to monitor where domestic violence offenders are — and be alerted if they're nearby.
Are homeowners associations accountable enough to you?
More than 1 million New Jersey residents live in communities with homeowners' associations. The top Republican in the state Senate said people pay hard-earned money in dues to these associations, and they deserve some transparency.
Can you spot all the buzzwords for ‘tax hike?’ Take our quiz
If you listen very closely, you’ll hear lawmakers telegraph tax increases without ever uttering a word about tax hikes.
NJ black bears don’t hibernate: What that means for you
Once the winter sets in many people in New Jersey think they don’t have to worry about black bears because they’re all hibernating. Contrary to popular opinion, black bears don’t hibernate in the Garden State, they torpor and there’s a big difference.
Do good deeds, pay less in property taxes … but there’s a catch
Would you do volunteer work for your town if it meant you would get a nice break on your property taxes?
Christie takes big loss on gun control: Senate overrides veto for first time
History was made at the State House Thursday afternoon: Senate Democrats overrode a Gov. Chris Chrstie veto, battling back against his rejection of a gun control measure aimed at keeping firearms away from those with histories of mental illness.