The LuLac Edition #2795, December 15th, 2014

AREA RESIDENTS ON WOLF TRANSITION TEAM

Governor Elect Tom Wolf. (Photo: Pa. Politics).

9 area residents have been named to the Tom Wolf Transition Team. Wolf made the announcement today. The transition review teams will work with the outgoing administration to better understand the issues and challenges that face the executive branch. The involvement of these nine individuals means that Northeastern Pennsylvania will have a say in how the new Wolf government is put in place as well as having a direct line to the other members of the team.

BANKING

Murray Ufberg Partner, Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald LLP

CORRECTIONS

Jarrett Ferentino Partner, Pugliese, Finnegan, Shaffer, & Ferentino LLC

FISH AND GAME

Ed Staback Former State Legislator

HOUSING

Ray Hassey President, Opportunity Foundation; Managing Partner, First Eleven Management, LLC; President, HD Sign Solutions; President, Central Development Group, LLC; Owner, Hassey Legal Services, PC

INSURANCE

Pat Brier Attorney, Myers Brier & Kelly

Patrick Casey Attorney, Elliot Greenleaf

MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

Chris Carney Former Congressman

PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

Bill Vinsko Managing Principal & Founder, Vinsko & Associates, PC

STATE POLICE

Rick Vilello Mayor, City of Lock Haven

KANE GOING FOR RE-ELECTION

State Attorney General Kathleen Kane. (Photo: Morningcall.com).

Pa. Politics reported over the weekend that State Attorney General Kathleen Kane most likely will be running for re-election. Kane became the first Democrat and first woman to become Attorney General. There was talk that she would run in the Democratic primary to challenge incumbent Pat Toomey but that has been put to rest.
Kane has had a turbulent time but comes into the race with name recognition as well as an ability to raise money. The concern for Kane is if she faces a challenge in the primary. If that happens, it  will definitely drain resources as well as give any Republican opponent a leg up.
Kane recently realigned her office adding a Chief of Staff. That person,  Blake Rutherford comes from the world of Bill Clinton. Rutherford worked for McLarty Companies as Executive Vice President. The firm is headed up by former White House Chief of Staff under President Clinton Thomas F. "Mack" McLarty.
You can be sure if Kane goes all in, so will former President Bill Clinton who campaigned tirelessly fot Kane in 2012.