Lawmakers Head Home for Summer following Major Comp Reforms

By Michael Whiteley, Eastern Bureau ChiefThe New York Legislature adjourned for the summer early Saturday after approving some major changes to the workers' compensation system included in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2013-2014 budget and passing bills that would allow acupuncturists to treat injured workers and require live court reporters at all hearings and pre-hearing conferences.During a flurry of legislative action Thursday and Friday, the New York Senate also approved an unusual shuffle of seats on the New York State Workers' Compensation Board.But lawmakers went home without taking ...