The embattled administrative director of the California Division of Workers' Compensation, Andrea Hoch, was approved by the Senate Rules Committee and will go before the entire State Senate for a vote. Ms. Hoch has been serving as the acting director and unless ratified, here 1 year term will expire on May 3. There are rumors of a back-room deal between the Governor and committee chairman, State Sen. Don Perata. Read the entire article here >>> (archived).