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New Jersey Statehouse Watch

New Jersey Statehouse Watch

By: 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.Jack Brangan and Constance Ditzel Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Dawn Fantasia Drops Bombshells on NJ's Sanctuary State Disaster & School Funding Chaos | State House Watch
    Apr 29 2026

    New Jersey State House Watch – April 28, 2026

    Guest: Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia (LD 24)

    Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia — lifelong educator, former Teacher of the Year, and straight-talking legislator — joins Jack Brangan and Constance Ditzel for a hard-hitting look at New Jersey’s crises.

    In this episode:• The dangerous fallout from sanctuary state policies• The broken school funding formula driving teacher layoffs, program cuts, and exploding property taxes• Governor Sherrill’s first 100 days and Trenton’s budget chaos

    Dawn brings real-world experience from the classroom to Trenton and doesn’t hold back on solutions.

    A must-listen for every NJ taxpayer and parent.

    🎧 Watch/listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more🌐 njstatehousewatch.com

    Follow: @DawnFantasia_NJ & @jxbran99

    #NJPolitics #DawnFantasia #SanctuaryState #SchoolFunding #NJBudget #PropertyTaxes

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    1 hr
  • Who Controls the Needle? The Fight Over NJ’s Vaccine Schedule
    Apr 15 2026

    Recent developments in New Jersey are raising important questions about who determines the childhood vaccine schedule. This episode of Dramatic Changes in NJ analyzes legislative efforts, policy shifts, and the broader implications for families and public health in the state.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • How Four New Laws Are Changing Abortion Policy in New Jersey
    Mar 25 2026

    New Jersey is moving toward becoming a national center for abortion services. In this episode, we examine four new laws driving that shift—what they say, how they work, and what they mean for the state going forward.


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    1 hr and 2 mins
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