Langham: Kentucky's Great Purge

Change is happening in Kentucky. I was privileged to speak at their recent celebration of 100 years of workers' compensation in April. These centennial celebrations are going to be happening in a several states during this decade, and it is good to see people acknowledging the role workers' compensation has played in American history.  Last fall eight workers' compensation judges were recommended for reappointment. Kentucky has a process in which judges are reviewed by a nominating commission. Then the governor decides to reappoint them or not, and if his d...