New Jersey Statehouse Watch

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.

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.

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!

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

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.