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NJ Senator slams Governor for ignoring half-staff order after Graham’s death

7/17/2026

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State Sen. Joe Pennacchio rebuked Gov. Mikie Sherrill for keeping New Jersey flags at full-staff after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death.
The flags remained unfurled on Thursday despite a White House proclamation ordering half-staff.
Pennacchio filed a formal request urging Sherrill to lower the flags, calling the matter the most political he has seen in a quarter-century.

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State Sen. Joe Pennacchio rebuked Gov. Mikie Sherrill for keeping New Jersey flags at full-staff after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death.
The flags remained unfurled on Thursday despite a White House proclamation ordering half-staff.
Pennacchio filed a formal request urging Sherrill to lower the flags, calling the matter the most political he has seen in a quarter-century.