The networks behind PennEast have many ties to the New Jersey power structure. Let's start with Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, Tammy Snyder Murphy.
- PPAG's Christina Zuk, a lobbyist for PennEast, sits on Murphy's transition Budget Committee.
- Mercury's Michael Soliman, a lobbyist for PennEast, sits on Murphy's transition Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
- PPAG's Patti McGuire, a lobbyist for PennEast, donated $1000 to Murphy.
- NJR CEO Larry Downes gave $4300 to Murphy and sits on the board of the Drumthwacket Foundation alongside Tammy Murphy Snyder.
- NJR Senior VP Kathleen Ellis gave $8600 to Murphy and sits on the board of New Start New Jersey alongside Tammy Murphy Snyder.