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
State Police, Christie Staffers Get New Subpoenas [AUDIO]
A document obtained by Townsquare Media reveals that the legislative panel probing the Bridgegate scandal is issuing 18 new subpoenas.
Cameras in NJ Cop Cars Bill To Be Revived [AUDIO]
New police cruisers in New Jersey will not be required to come equipped with video cameras anytime soon, after Gov. Chris Christie failed to take action on the bill that passed both houses of the legislature.
Scandal-Scarred Christie Sworn in for Second Term [VIDEO/AUDIO]
Gov. Chris Christie is still being dogged by the Hoboken and George Washington Bridge scandals, but most people wouldn't have known that by listening to his inaugural address on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Same-Sex Marriage Questions Remain in New Jersey
One week ago, a judge denied the Christie Administration's motion to delay the start of same-sex marriage in New Jersey. The Administration appealed the same day, but if a stay isn't granted the state must start to allow gay couples to marry on Oct. 21. Exactly when the first marriage of a same-sex couple can actually take place is still uncertain.
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.
Democrats Throwing Support Behind Christie [POLL/AUDIO]
Why are Democrats abandoning their party's gubernatorial candidate, Sen. Barbara Buono?
NJ Sports Betting Lawsuit Ruling Expected Soon [AUDIO]
The NFL season is in full swing and the World Series is right around the corner, but New Jerseyans who want to place sports bets still can't do it legally in the Garden State. The state is waging a battle in the courts seeking to legalize sports betting in Atlantic City's casinos and at racetracks. A decision is expected soon.
Communication Key in NJ Emergencies
Consider this a Sandy lesson learned by New Jersey officials. In the immediate aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, it quickly became clear that communication is vital, but it’s not always possible when land lines are down.
Dolphin Deaths Prompt More NJ Action [AUDIO]
New Jersey is extending its resources to respond to the bottlenose dolphin deaths this summer off the East Coast
Chris Christie to the Rescue for GOP Candidates? [AUDIO]
Gov. Chris Christie's endorsement of a Republican legislative candidate wouldn't do anything to sway most New Jersey voters according to the most recent statewide poll.