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
For NJ, Gateway rail tunnel project could come with $5 billion price tag
A formal deal was announced Thursday regarding the proposed Gateway Trans-Hudson rail tunnel that would have the federal government paying for 50 percent of the project, leaving New York and New Jersey to cover the remaining balance. The problem? The Garden State’s Transportation Trust Fund was still on pace to run out of money July 1, 2016.
New Jerseyans renew opposition to gas tax hike
For a fleeting moment last spring, New Jersey voters were telling lawmakers that they could get behind the idea of increasing the gas tax to generate revenue to fix the state’s roads and bridges. A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday showed the support had evaporated.
Chris Christie gets his time in undercard GOP debate (WATCH)
The fourth Republican presidential debate Tuesday night in Milwaukee had Gov. Chris Christie on the undercard. He missed the cut for the main event, but might not have missed the mark with the extra time he was allotted at the so-called “kiddie table.”
Lots of talk, but no action yet on regulating fantasy sports
Lawmakers waiting on appeals court to determine if the leagues are in fact a form of gambling.
Christie campaign shows signs of life as next debate approaches
Because he didn’t make the main stage, Christie might not be able to have a breakout moment in the fourth GOP debate. That doesn't mean he's finished.
Are Americans too politically correct?
If you think this country is too politically correct and it has become a problem you have a lot of company. A Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll released Friday revealed the majority of Americans felt this nation is too PC and that sentiment was across-the-board.
Dems vs GOP on New Jersey property tax problem
It should come as no surprise that politics was at play at the State House on Thursday just days before the Nov. 3 election in which all 80 seats in the Assembly are on the line.
Christie attacks Clinton, criticizes fantasy football discussion during GOP debate (VIDEO)
The third Republican presidential debate Wednesday night was not really dominated by Donald Trump and Ben Carson. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie did have his moments in the limited amount of time he actually spoke. Technically, Hillary Clinton wasn’t involved in the form, but you wouldn’t know that if you focused on Christie because he sure focused on Clinton.
Crackdown needed on parking meters that can’t tell time, lawmakers says
Have you ever put change into a parking meter, noted the expiration times and returned to your car only to find an expired meter when you were sure you had more time left?
Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Jackson) said he had anecdotal evidence that there were areas of the state where meters are known to "short time" parking patrons...
Christie gets another shot in third GOP debate
The first two GOP presidential debates did not help or hurt Gov. Chris Christie’s campaign. He remained in 10th place in the crowded Republican field according to Real Clear Politics, which averaged the five most recent national polls.
The same source placed Christie in ninth in the key early primary state of New Hampshire...
After Midland Park murder, should domestic violence offenders be tracked?
Lisa's Law would give victims and police the ability to monitor where domestic violence offenders are — and be alerted if they're nearby.
Are homeowners associations accountable enough to you?
More than 1 million New Jersey residents live in communities with homeowners' associations. The top Republican in the state Senate said people pay hard-earned money in dues to these associations, and they deserve some transparency.