Governor endorses work comp compromise

Governor endorses work comp compromise

MATT GOURAS, Associated Press

HELENA — Gov. Brian Schweitzer's administration is supporting a deal with Republicans to cut workers' compensation insurance rates that are widely regarded as too expensive.

Labor Commissioner Keith Kelly told a Senate panel Wednesday morning they will support a reform measure from House Republicans with the negotiated changes the administration believes will provide needed protections for workers. He says the compromise was finally reached late Tuesday night.

The deal could bring to an end to one of the larger legislati...