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Pennsylvania governor vetoes workers’ compensation bill

By Petrillo & Goldberg / June 27, 2018 / Comments Off on Pennsylvania governor vetoes workers’ compensation bill

Democratic Governor Tom Wolf vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have restricted the types of prescription drugs injured workers receive. Senate Bill 936 called for a list of pre-approved drugs that could be prescribed under Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation program. Supporters included insurance companies and business groups that said the bill could curb opioid abuse and…