Governor Vetoes Funding for Deputy Workers' Comp Commissioner

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (R) has vetoed a $153,000 allocation for a chief deputy commissioner in the state’s Workers’ Compensation Division.The funding for the position was part of House File 2337, a measure that also included appropriations for several state agencies, including the Department of Cultural Affairs, Economic Development Authority, Iowa Finance Authority and Department of Workforce Development.Earlier this year, Branstad signed legislation on Wednesday to keep Iowa Workforce Development -- which includes the Workers' Compensation Division -- operating through the ...