Vegetation near highway billboards cited for latest veto try

Published May 28, 2024 8:43am ET



(The Center Square) – Extending his record to a 95th time, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed legislation from the General Assembly, this time connected to vegetation near highway billboards.

Six House Democrats were in favor of the transportation laws included, and his pick to lead the state Department of Transportation was included in the process. Lawmakers are 19-for-19 when attempting an override since collectively beginning this two-year term in January 2023.

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