Workmen's compensation talks possible compromise in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Governor David Boren and lawmakers met to seek a compromise on a workmen's compensation bill. Key figures included Sen. Ed Berrong, Sen. Bob Funston, Rep. Charley Morgan, Rep. David Riggs, Rep. Don Davis, Rep. Jim Fried, Rep. Marion Opala, the Supreme Court administrator, and Chris Sturm of the state insurance fund. Boren and Floyd hailed progress toward reform and noted remaining differences over trial and appeal procedures and medical testimony. Floyd expressed optimism about a final bill.