New Jersey Statehouse Watch

Jack Brangan and Constance Ditzel
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New Jersey Statehouse Watch breaks down the bills moving through the New Jersey Legislature before they become law. Each episode focuses on high-impact state policy and features a significant guest directly involved in the debate — from legislators to civic leaders and policy experts. If you want clear insight into what’s happening in Trenton and how it affects your community, this podcast keeps you informed before decisions are final.

  1. Aug 26

    Rosemary Becchi: Putting Jersey Families First on Taxes, Energy, and Affordability

    Rosemary Becchi, the founder and president of Jersey 1st and the New Jersey Policy Institute, joins Constance Ditzel. A former U.S. Senate Finance Committee tax counsel who co-authored the 529 college savings plans and a 2020 congressional candidate, Becchi breaks down New Jersey’s affordability crisis — soaring energy bills, high taxes, and policies that are driving families and businesses out of the state. Straight talk on what’s heating up in Trenton and what it will take to make New Jersey a place people can actually live, work, and retire.

    Rosemary Becchi: Putting Jersey Families First on Taxes, Energy, and Affordability

  2. Aug 12

    New Jersey’s Concealed Carry Obstacle Course with Joe LoPorto

    In this episode of New Jersey Statehouse Watch, Joe LoPorto — Director of Legal Operations for the New Jersey Firearm Owners Syndicate and NRA-ILA State Director — joins Jack Brangan and Constance Ditzel for a clear-eyed look at the deliberately punitive process New Jersey forces law-abiding citizens through just to obtain a concealed carry permit. From sky-high fees, endless bureaucratic delays, and subjective “character” reviews to the web of sensitive-place restrictions that strip the right of any practical value, Joe walks through how the state continues to punish gun owners even after recent court wins—and what everyday New Jerseyans can actually do about it.

    New Jersey’s Concealed Carry Obstacle Course with Joe LoPorto

  3. Jul 29

    Mike Inganamort: It's Coming From Inside the House... and it's The NJ Democrats

    Assemblyman Mike Inganamort (LD-24) joins Jack Brangan and Constance Ditzel. The real threat to New Jersey isn’t coming from outside. It’s coming from inside the Statehouse — from the Democrats who control Trenton. In this episode, the freshman Assemblyman from northwest New Jersey breaks down what’s really happening with the budget, local control, and the policies being pushed through by the majority party. Straight talk. No spin.

    Mike Inganamort: It's Coming From Inside the House... and it's The NJ Democrats

  4. Jul 15

    New Jersey's War on Children

    Jack Brangan and Constance Ditzel explore New Jersey's War on Children, which lays bare a devastating betrayal: while radical ideologues in Trenton push secretive school gender transitions, chemical and surgical mutilation of minors, and the systematic erosion of parental rights, sanctuary state policies have opened our doors to predators who are raping and murdering innocent children. Heartbreaking cases of children lost to illegal immigrant crime enabled by reckless "sanctuary" protections, our most vulnerable are paying the ultimate price for political virtue-signaling. This episode confronts the full scope of this assault on New Jersey families—with raw facts, expert voices, and an urgent call to action. Parents, wake up. The war on our children is real, and it demands we fight back fiercely to restore safety, sanity, and parental authority before more young lives are destroyed.

    New Jersey's War on Children

  5. Jun 25

    Audrey Lane: Where New Jersey’s Money Really Goes

    We sit down with budget analyst Audrey Lane for a deep dive into New Jersey’s financial mess. She walks through the structural issues, the political pressures, and the long-term consequences of ignoring the numbers. If you want to understand what’s really driving the crisis, this conversation lays it out plainly.

    Audrey Lane: Where New Jersey’s Money Really Goes

  6. Jun 10

    Chris Russell: Mastering Tough Races in Blue New Jersey

    Join Jack Brangan and Constance Ditzel on New Jersey Statehouse Watch for a strategic conversation with Chris Russell, co-founder of Checkmate Strategies and a leading Republican political consultant in the Northeast. With decades of experience in direct mail, communications, and campaign management, Russell shares hard-won lessons from high-stakes races — including his role advising Jack Ciattarelli’s 2021 gubernatorial bid and helping Congressman Mike Lawler flip and defend a difficult House seat in New York. Russell discusses the critical need for Republican unity, effective messaging, and what it really takes to compete and win in blue-state territory like New Jersey. A must-listen for conservatives focused on real change in Trenton and beyond!

    Chris Russell: Mastering Tough Races in Blue New Jersey

  7. May 27

    Assemblyman Brian Bergen: NJ's War on Small Business, Tax Credits & the World Cup Mess | NJ State House Watch

    Assemblyman Brian Bergen (LD-26) joins Jack Brangan and Constance Ditze to expose how Trenton Democrats continue to burden small businesses with overregulation, mandates, and gimmick bills like the “Soda Pop Bill.” They discuss the ABC test threatening independent contractors, sky-high corporate taxes driving businesses away, the $300M Prudential Center tax credits, and the World Cup ticket fiasco favoring New York over New Jersey residents. A must-listen from a legislator and small business owner. New episodes: 2nd & 4th Tuesday monthly.#NJPolitics #SmallBusiness #BrianBergen

    Assemblyman Brian Bergen: NJ's War on Small Business, Tax Credits & the World Cup Mess | NJ State House Watch

  8. May 13

    New Jersey School Funding Chaos: Inside the Broken Formula with Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn

    Episode 4 of New Jersey State House Watch, Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn breaks down New Jersey’s broken school funding formula. We expose how the current system drives massive property tax increases, staff layoffs, and program cuts in suburban and rural districts while pouring billions into urban systems with little accountability. From S2 formula failures to expiring federal aid, this episode reveals the unfairness and lack of transparency hurting families and taxpayers statewide. Must-listen for anyone fighting for fair funding and real reform.

    New Jersey School Funding Chaos: Inside the Broken Formula with Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn
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New Jersey Statehouse Watch breaks down the bills moving through the New Jersey Legislature before they become law. Each episode focuses on high-impact state policy and features a significant guest directly involved in the debate — from legislators to civic leaders and policy experts. If you want clear insight into what’s happening in Trenton and how it affects your community, this podcast keeps you informed before decisions are final.

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  • Creator
    Jack Brangan and Constance Ditzel
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jack Brangan and Constance Ditzel
  • Show Website
    New Jersey Statehouse Watch