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
Can College Be Cheaper in NJ? [AUDIO]
After Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill that would have formed a study group of experts to look for ways to make college more affordable, Sen. President Steve Sweeney reintroduced the bill and the full Senate approved the measure Monday.
Distracted Driving Law Would Expand Under Bill [POLL/AUDIO]
It could soon be illegal to talk or text on hand-held wireless devices while a vehicle is temporarily stopped, under new legislation sponsored by State Sen. Dick Codey.
NJ Treasurer: All Spending Cuts on Table [AUDIO]
There is an $807 million shortfall in the current year's budget and the Fiscal Year ends in less than two months. How does Gov. Chris Christie's administration plan to plug that gap?
Renna: Kelly Not the Bridgegate Architect [AUDIO]
Following Tuesday's near-five-hour hearing, we still don't know who ordered the unannounced access lane closures to the George Washington Bridge in September, or why the directive was given.
Bridgegate Panel Alleges Christie Fear Factor [POLL/AUDIO]
After roughly five hours of sworn testimony Tuesday, the Democratic co-chairs of the joint legislative committee probing the Bridgegate scandal said one thing is becoming increasingly clearer: the Christie administration operates through fear.
Ex-Official Testifies on Bridgegate [AUDIO]
We are streaming live video as Gov. Chris Christie‘s former director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Susan Renna, testifies before the Select Committee on Investigation — the legislative panel probing the Bridgegate scandal.
Senate Panel Approves Gun Magazine Limit [AUDIO]
After hours of heated testimony Monday, the State Senate Law and Public Safety Committee approved a bill to reduce the legal limit of rounds in an ammunition magazine from 15 to 10.
Is a Pedophile Driving the Ice Cream Truck? [AUDIO]
As annoying as the jingle might be, few things signify the arrival of summer more than the sound of an ice cream truck coming down the street. One lawmaker, however, is worried about who could be behind the wheel.
Bad Choices for NJ’s Transportation Funding? [AUDIO]
It's no secret that New Jersey is running out of money to pay for fixing roads, bridges and tunnels. How to generate revenue to replenish the Transportation Trust Fund has been a hot topic in Trenton, but nobody can seem to agree on a funding source.
Tesla Could Sell Again in NJ Under New Bill [AUDIO]
A pair of lawmakers has unveiled a bill they hope will pave the way for Tesla to start doing business in New Jersey again.