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 Report Card Would Include Student Career Readiness [AUDIO]
A New Jersey lawmaker is pushing a bill that would require the annual New Jersey School Report Card to include indicators of student career readiness.
Confiscating Guns From the Mentally Ill in NJ [AUDIO]
Guns could be confiscated from the mentally ill in New Jersey under legislation set to be introduced Thursday by State Sen. Dick Codey (D-Livingston).
Slots Machines Could Save NJ’s Open Space [AUDIO]
How does a state preserve more than a million acres of open space without adequate funding? One NJ lawmaker is suggesting installing slot machines at racetracks to generate revenue.
Choosing Candidates for NJ’s 2017 Gubernatorial Race [AUDIO]
Any ideas who you plan to vote for in New Jersey's 2017 gubernatorial race?
‘Jessica Lunsford Act’ Signed Into Law [AUDIO]
New Jersey has become the 46th state to enact a law toughening penalties for sex offenders who prey on children.
Poll: Christie’s Approval Numbers Stabilize [POLL/AUDIO]
Governor Chris Christie's job approvals are leveling off as the public's interest in the Bridgegate scandal wanes, but more New Jerseyans than not believe the state is headed in the wrong direction according to a Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll released Tuesday.
Move Over Law Could Expand in NJ [AUDIO]
A tragedy in Monmouth County last year has spurred a New Jersey lawmaker to expand the state's Move Over law to include public works vehicles.
Minimum Wage Debate Continues in NJ [AUDIO]
Last November's minimum wage amendment was overwhelmingly approved by the voters of New Jersey. The prime sponsor of the legislation is now doing a victory lap touting the success of the wage hike, but critics said it's far too early to claim victory.
Fire Elections Could Be Moved [AUDIO]
The state comptroller released an audit Wednesday with a recommendation that fire district elections be moved to the same date as the November general election. The report spurred two lawmakers to renew their push to approve legislation that would turn the suggestion into law.
Legislation Targets Telemarketers [AUDIO]
Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick is co-sponsoring legislation that would have telemarketers facing huge fines if they don't give information call recipients request from them.