Gov. Bevin Signs Bill Changing Labor Dept. Policies

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has signed a bill into law that makes several changes to Department of Labor policies. Among other changes, House Bill 378: Allows the Department of Workplace Standards to obtain a car accident report without a subpoena if the accident is relevant to an occupational safety and health investigation.  Allows the governor to appoint the commissioner of the Department of Workers' Claims without consulting the panel that typically nominates such officials.  Allows the governor-appointed secretary of labor to appoint directors for each division of the...