Governor-elect Rick Snyder announced on Monday that Sara Wurfel will serve as his press secretary beginning in January. Wurfel is currently the director of communications for AARP Oregon and served as the communications director for the Michigan Department of Agriculture under Governors Engler and Granholm prior to moving to Oregon.
Angerer joining AT&T in January
Outgoing state House Floor Leader Kathy Angerer (D-Dundee) was recently named Executive Director of Government Affairs for AT&T Michigan. In her new role, Angerer will be responsible for strategic planning, advocacy and outreach with state officials on policy related to innovation and investment in Michigan's high-tech communications infrastructure.