Governor Attaches DWC to Own Office

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear removed the Department of Workers' Claims from the Education and Labor Cabinet and administratively attached the agency to the governor's office. Beshear allowed SB 343 to become law without his signature on Thursday. The bill included an emergency declaration and took effect immediately. A commissioner appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate will continue to lead the department under the bill. However, the commissioner will no longer work directly under the supervision of the governor's education and labor secretary. The commissioner mus...