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
NJ’s beaches take a beating, but erosion group hasn’t met in 14 years
After Irene, Sandy and last weekend's storms, New Jersey knows something about powerful storms and massive beach erosion. A lawmaker wants to reactivate the group responsible for dealing with it.
Christie still hasn’t connected with voters: Here’s what he’s trying next
If there is a big issue that really resonates with voters the polls suggest that Gov. Chris Christie’s hasn’t found it yet.
Why won’t Christie attack Trump?
Chris Christie isn't known for shying away from a fight. But he doesn't seem eager to pick one with Donald Trump, the GOP presidential race frontrunner.
‘Coalition for Battered Women’ no longer — new name reflects broader mission
A New Jersey organization that advocates against domestic violence has announced a name change to better reflect is true mission.
NJ cops should be protected under hate crime law, assemblyman says
In New Jersey it is a bias intimidation crime when one person threatens another based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Police officers are not currently protected under the statute, but one Garden State lawmaker said they should be.
What NJ needs to know about traveling during the Pope’s visit
Take mass transit or stay off the roads during Pope Francis’ visit if possible. That continues to be the strong message from the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Christie’s veto of gun control for mentally ill stands
For the 49th consecutive time, New Jersey Democrats failed to get enough Republican votes to override a veto by Gov. Chris Christie.
Traveling while the pope’s in town? There’s one thing you really should do
The head of the NJ Department of Transportation said his agency was tirelessly working on traffic strategies and contingencies for the pope's visit.
Chris Christie: drug addiction is ‘a disease, not a moral failing’
On Tuesday, Gov. Chris Christie marked the one-year anniversary of the creation of the Facing Drug Addiction Task Force. He also said the state will expand re-entry programs for drug offenders coming back into society.
NJ is No. 1 for taxes yet again, report says
It’s not always good to be number one. The nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank, Truth in Accounting has released a new report that revealed New Jersey has the highest tax burden per taxpayer in the nation.
State senator: End NJ bear hunts, target irresponsible people
Last year, 272 black bears were killed in the state’s six-day hunt. One influential lawmaker said that was 272 bears too many.
He has a plan to minimize black bear intrusions into places where people live, and he said the ultimate goal is to end the need for any future hunts...
Chris Christie’s poll numbers stink: Should he just be patient?
Floundering at the bottom of the top 10 in most polls, Gov. Chris Christie is struggling to keep his presidential run viable.