MO Governor Signs Reform Bills

Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt on Wednesday signed the Legislature's workers' compensation reform package into law. The governor said in a press releases that Senate Bills 1 and 130, signed together, keep his promise "to restore fairness to Missouri's workers' compensation system by protecting rights of injured workers without threatening Missouri jobs." "This meaningful piece of legislation will bring fairness to our state's workers' compensation laws and help free employers from frivolous rulings that hinder economic development," Blunt said. "I am grateful to Senator John Loudon and Repres...