Just hours after Kathleen Kane’s resignation became effective and Bruce L. Castor Jr. took over as acting attorney general, Gov. Tom Wolf has nominated Bruce Beemer, formerly Kane’s first deputy, to fill the role until a newly elected attorney general joins the office in January.
Beemer left Kane’s office to become Pennsylvania’s inspector general on July 25. His appointment to the position requires confirmation by the state Senate. Wolf said he has spoken with leaders from both parties and is confident Beemer will be confirmed.
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