New Jersey State Senator Declines to Share Details of Private Meeting with Governor. State Senator Joe Pennacchio has come under scrutiny after a private meeting with Governor Phil Murphy, but he is remaining tight-lipped about the nature of their discussion. When asked about the meeting, Pennacchio claimed that his request was made in a respectful and non-partisan manner. However, the senator has refused to provide further details about what was discussed, fueling speculation about the purpose of the private gathering.
'My request was very respectful. It wasn't partisan at all,' state Sen Pennacchio said.
