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
Improving Communication After NJ Disasters [AUDIO]
After Hurricane Irene and then again after Superstorm Sandy, tens of thousands of New Jersey families were without power for days. A new bill moving through the state legislature could make it easier for those families to know when they can go back home.
After-School Fee Ban is Focus of NJ Bill [AUDIO]
A New Jersey legislator has re-introduced a measure to prohibit school boards from charging extracurricular activity fees to students, their parents, or legal guardians.
NJ Senator Seeks to Crack Down on Growing Drug Fad [AUDIO]
Have you ever heard of the growing fad among teens called 'huffing?'
Poll: New Jerseyans Against Lifetime Alimony [AUDIO]
Now that the election is over and the New Jersey legislature is in a lame-duck session, alimony reform activists are urging lawmakers to pass a bill eliminating permanent alimony and establishing guidelines for the amount and duration of awards.
Chris Christie Cruises to Re-election Victory [VIDEO/AUDIO]
By a 22-point margin yesterday, Gov. Chris Christie got the landslide win he was craving.
Chris Christie Maintains Huge Lead in New Survey [POLL/AUDIO]
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New Jersey residents likely to vote in tomorrow's elections look as though they're ready to give Gov. Chris Christie another term.
Should NJ Schools Be Equipped with Panic Alarms? [AUDIO]
A teacher in Danvers, Massachusetts and another teacher in Sparks, Nevada were murdered this week, with students as the alleged killers in both tragedies.
Four Charged in Now Famous MetLife Brawl [VIDEO/AUDIO/POLL]
By now you've probably seen the video of the male Jets fan punching a female Patriots fan in the face after the Jets-Patriots game at MetLife Stadium this past Sunday.
Jets Fan, 3 Others Face Charges in MetLife Melee
New Jersey State Police have charged Jets fan Kurt Paschke of Long Island and three others involved in an altercation at Metlife Stadium caught on video following Sunday's Jets game.
NJ’s Gay Marriage Story Not Yet Finished [AUDIO]
They say it ain't over 'til it's over, and despite Gov. Chris Christie's decision to drop an appeal in a lawsuit, the gay marriage saga in New Jersey isn't quite over yet.
Christie and Buono’s Second Debate [POLL/VIDEO]
Republican Gov. Chris Christie and Democratic Sen. Barbara Buono squared off in the second and final gubernatorial debate.
Where Will the First Wedding of an NJ Couple Happen? [AUDIO]
Last Thursday, a judge denied the Christie Administration's motion to delay the start of same-sex marriage in New Jersey.