Surprise, surprise. Governor Roy Cooper vetoed eight more bills yesterday that lawmakers passed this legislative session that primarily addressed the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cooper continued the veto barrage, saying NO to four bills that included the reopening of businesses like gyms and bowling alleys that would keep groups from congregating.
People continue to be frustrated and question the Governor’s broad-brush action affecting the entire state when statistics show more COVID deaths in some regions than others, and the virus being far more likely to cause death with senior adults. Meanwhile, North Carolina’s service, hospitality and fitness industries strain to survive after being crushed by Cooper’s orders and now his vetoes.
We hear a lot about statistics from the Governor. Wonder how many North Carolina workers are involved in each of the industries the Governor continues to keep closed?
Do you think the Governor knows?