MS. MAGAZINE
A Missouri bill instituting new abortion restrictions became law on Wednesday under the leadership of Governor Jay Nixon, but without his direct signature. According to the Associated Press, Nixon cited a provision in the Missouri constitution that allows a bill to become law without the governor’s signature, thereby avoiding a direct endorsement of the law. A spokesperson for the Democratic governor said, “Governor Nixon believes that given the legislative deliberations … the appropriate action is to allow the bill to go into effect.” No comment was made on the Governor’s personal opinion about the law.
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