Judge Clears Bevin's Reorganization of WC Nominating Commission

A Kentucky judge has ruled that Gov. Matt Bevin has authority to reorganize the Workers' Compensation Nominating Commission, allowing the Republican governor to dismiss seven members appointed by his Democratic predecessor and start anew with his own appointees. “Today’s court order is welcome news, as Kentuckians were really beginning to feel the pain of not being able to move forward with their workers' comp claims,” stated Bevin's communications director, Amanda Stamper, in a press release. “This order will allow the newly formed Workers’ Compe...