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Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes string of North Carolina reopening bills

By BRYAN ANDERSON

Coronavirus: NC governor implements statewide mask mandate North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper made two major announcements concerning the coronavirus pandemic in the state. (Takaaki Iwabu/Raleigh News & Observer/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

By BRYAN ANDERSON

RALEIGH, N.C. — (AP) — Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has rejected five proposals from the Republican-controlled legislature that would reopen businesses and prevent cancellations of July 4 celebrations.

The string of vetoes on Thursday comes one day after the state hit a high of new single-day coronavirus cases.

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Cooper has already extended Phase 2 of North Carolina’s reopening plans through July 17.

Republican lawmakers want Cooper to ease restrictions on businesses to help reignite the state’s economy. Skating rinks, bowling alleys, bars, gyms, amusement parks, arcades and entertainment venues will likely remain closed because state GOP lawmakers won’t have the votes needed to override Cooper’s decision. 

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