The Iron Rule of King John

Now, I have found out if any state representative or senator wants to visit a state prison they have to get approval from the governor's office to do so.  What's he afraid of?  I believe King John does not want any of the legislature to find out that state employees are living, breathing people and NOT faceless bureaucrats. I have never heard of any governor telling any elected official they have to get permission from his office.  King John rules supreme!