JEFFERSON CITY — A state fund for disabled workers is about $25 million in the hole with no means to dig out of its troubles unless lawmakers raise fees on businesses, pare back benefits or put an end to future claims, the state auditor said Friday.
UPDATE: Mo. auditor confirms insolvency of Second Injury Fund
Saturday, January 12, 2013 | 8:18 p.m. CST
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