Labor Commissioner Mauro will retire in April; his office has faced allegations
BPC Staff Feb 25, 2019 | 4:50 pm
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83 wordsAll Latest News, Government Policy and Law, On the MoveAssociated Press/Des Moines Register: Iowa Labor Commissioner Michael Mauro says he will retire amid controversy, after a long career in public service. Friday’s announcement comes amid allegations that Mauro and top aides oversaw a hostile work environment and retaliated against whistleblowers. Mauro says he’ll retire April 1, with four years left in his second six-year term. Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Rod Roberts, a Republican who now is director of the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, to take over as labor commissioner.