JEFFERSON CITY — Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to legislation that would expand the type of ailments covered by the state workers' compensation system, a move that supporters hope will make Missouri more attractive to businesses by lessening their potential litigation costs.
Proposed workers' compensation bill ensures occupational disease coverage
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 | 5:36 p.m. CST
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