North Carolina Enacts New Mask-Wearing Restrictions, Overriding Governor’s Veto Amid Political and Public Backlash
RALEIGH, N.C. — A new law restricting the public wearing of masks is now in effect in North Carolina, following a veto override by the state’s Republican-led General Assembly. This development marks another successful challenge against Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, as the GOP continues to utilize its supermajorities in both the Senate and House. On Thursday, the final approval from the Senate came through a 30-13 vote strictly divided along party lines. This action wrapped up an effort that began in the House, where members engaged in a protracted session the day before, stretching … Read more