According to an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Gov.-elect Tom Corbett on Tuesday announced his first cabinet appointments, tapping four longtime aides from the state Attorney General’ss Office to become members of his inner circle when he becomes governor.   Corbett named Brian Nutt as his chief of staff; Annmarie Kaiser as his legislative affairs secretary; Jennifer Branstetter as his policy and planning director; and Kevin Harley as communications director. “I’m grateful that such an experienced and trusted group of professionals is joining my administration,” Corbett said in a statement. “They have worked closely with me on a daily basis for years, and I look forward to continuing to work with them as we tackle the challenges facing Pennsylvania.” Click here to read the Philadelphia Inquirer article.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, Wed., Dec. 8, 2010.