Gov. Cooper vetoes five bills dealing with pandemic, keeping North Carolina bars and gyms closed

The battle between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and North Carolina's Republican-controlled General Assembly over reopening businesses during the coronavirus pandemic continued last week as the governor vetoed four bills that would have overridden his orders and another that would curtail a governor's ability to issue such orders. Cooper vetoed bills that would have reopened gyms, bowling alleys, skating rinks, amusement parks and other event venues. It is the second time he has vetoed a bill to reopen…

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