http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/controversial-injured-workers-measures-pass-washington-senate <p></p><p>The new Republican-dominated majority in the Washington state Senate has approved a series of controversial measures that deal with injured workers. The votes Monday were a key test of the Majority Coalition’s one vote advantage. The most controversial of the proposed laws would lower the age when permanently injured workers are eligible to choose a lump sum insurance payout. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:22:31 +0000 Alexandra Kocik 22225 at http://nwpr.org