N.Y. Gov. Seeks WC Reforms

By Mark E. Ruquet

NU Online News Service, March 24, 2:10 p.m. EST?New York's governor outlined his plan for reforming the state's workers' compensation system, which he said would reduce costs for businesses by 15 percent and increase benefits to injured workers from its current maximum of $400 to $500 per week.[@@]

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