Republican West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a “Make America Healthy Again” bill into law this week that bans a number of food dyes. He’s also challenging himself (with the help of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.) and his constituents to get more exercise daily.
“I’m not pretending to be a fitness guru,” Morrisey said, following the bill signing. “But, I have asked Secretary Kennedy to be my personal trainer. He hasn’t said yes yet, but I think he’s sizing me up as a major renovation project.”
In the quest to get his state healthy, the governor offered a challenge for West Virginia residents to get out and walk at least one mile per day. “As governor, I understand that I need to do this, as well, and start shedding the pounds,” he said.
A few minutes ago, I completed my second installment of the Mountaineer Mile. Over 10,000…
