House Committee Confirms Appointment to Industrial Commission

The House Rules Committee approved a resolution Thursday to confirm Charlton Allen’s spot on the North Carolina Industrial Commission, but Democrats are objecting to the appointment, according to a local news report.Some lawmakers believe that Allen’s record shows that he is against workers’ rights, and object to Gov. Pat McCrory nominating him to the commission, which considers workers’ compensation cases.Some Democrats voted against the confirmation after House Minority Leader Larry Hall raised concerns about statements he said Allen made in a candidate questionnaire ...