Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Ill. Workers' Comp Overhaul Passes On Second Try

June 2, 2011
By ZACHARY COLMAN, Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — It took two tries, but lawmakers approved a major overhaul of Illinois' workers' compensation system Tuesday in an effort to save businesses hundreds of millions of dollars.

The measure now goes to Gov. Pat Quinn, who said he "absolutely" will sign it.
It passed 62-43 in the Illinois House just 48 hours after the same chamber rejected it.  read more..


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