North Carolina businesses, particularly bars and taverns, have been struggling under Governor Cooper's COVID-19 shutdown orders. Some are fighting back through lawsuits, while others are working to adapt and find ways to stay afloat. Meanwhile, the state's new Lieutenant Governor, Mark Robinson, is prioritizing veterans' care, regulatory burdens, and law enforcement, and the Biden administration's selections for key federal agencies are raising concerns about environmental regulations and the impact on North Carolina farmers and landowners.
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