JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed legislation Thursday that would have relaxed a law that requires motorcyclists in Missouri to wear helmets at all times, citing concerns about highway safety and health care costs.
UPDATE: Nixon vetoes motorcycle helmet bill
Thursday, July 2, 2009 | 7:02 p.m. CDT
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