Workers' Compensation News
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Gov. Corbett Picks Fraud Investigator as Labor Secretary
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04/01/2011
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: PA | Segment: EAST | 0
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett (R) announced Thursday that he intends to nominate former insurance fraud investigator Julia K. Hearthway as secretary of the state Department of Labor and Industry."Julia Hearthway has devoted most of her career to public service, serving four years as an a...Read More
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Governor Picks Chiropractor for Health Coordinating Council
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04/01/2011
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State: TX | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry has appointed chiropractor Abigail Blackburn of Austin to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council for a term to expire Aug. 1, 2015.The council evaluates long-term local, regional and statewide health needs to develop workforce goals for health professionals....Read More
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Grand Jury Issues New Indictment in Lackawanna County Case
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03/31/2011
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State: PA | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Vendor
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A federal grand jury in Scranton, Pa., issued a new indictment Tuesday in the ongoing investigation of corruption and workers' compensation fraud in Lackawanna County, the Citizens Voice reported.The newspaper said the 41-count indictment names Lackawanna County Commissioner A.J. Mun...Read More
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Governor Signs Coverage Waiver, Classification Bill
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03/29/2011
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: UT | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Wcc
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Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed one bill removing authorization for insurers to issue workers’ compensation waivers and giving it to the Labor Commission and another bill creating a misclassification task force.The waiver bill enacts the Workers’ Compensation Coverage Waivers A...Read More
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Governor Picks Nursing, Emergency Medical Services Appointments
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03/29/2011
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State: AR | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has announced appointments and reappointments to several state boards and commissions, including the Arkansas Board of Nursing and Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.Clevesta Flannigan of Camden was reappointed to the Board of Nursing for a term expiring...Read More
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Governor Introducing New Reform Legislation
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03/28/2011
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: WA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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By Greg Jones, Western Bureau ChiefFaced with the possibility that a reform bill won’t clear committee before the end of the legislative session next month, Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire is planning to introduc...Read More
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Governor Returns Workers' Comp Council Bill for Technical Change
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03/22/2011
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State: SD | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard has returned Senate Bill 202 revising the State Workers' Compensation Council to South Dakota Legislature for a technical change.Daugaard wants language changed to clarify procedures for a governor to appoint the head of the council.Lawma...Read More
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Grain Bin Death Prompts 46 Citations, $465,500 in Fines
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03/21/2011
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State: OH | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued Gavilon Grain in Morral 46 citations with fines totaling $465,500 after inspecting company facilities following the death in September of a 20-year-old worker who was caught in a discharge auger while cleaning out a grain bin.O...Read More
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Governor Picks Hickey for New Term on Labor and Industrial Relations
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03/18/2011
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State: MO | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has nominated John J. Hickey of Columbia to the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission for a new term ending July 27, 2014.The commission reviews administrative appeals of workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, crime victims' compensation and...Read More
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Governor Appoints 3 to Board of Medicine
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03/17/2011
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State: MI | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed three members to the Michigan Board of Medicine, including two public members and a representative for physician assistants.The board is comprised of 10 doctors, one physician assistant and eight general public members.Jamie Frain, Ada, is vice ...Read More
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