WV Governor Announces Vaccine Incentives Including ‘Five Custom Hunting Rifles’
Gov. Jim Justice (R-W. Va.) is encouraging residents of his state to get the COVID-19 vaccine, promising they will receive prizes, including “five custom hunting rifles.” “We’re gonna give five custom hunting rifles and…
Gov. Jim justice (R-W. Va.) is encouraging residents of his state to get the COVID-19 vaccine, promising they will receive prizes, including “five custom hunting rifles.”
“We’re gonna give five custom hunting rifles and five custom hunting shotguns away on Father’s Day. And also on Father’s Day, we’re gonna make one of you a millionaire,” Justice said on Tuesday.
He added, “We’re gonna give away a million dollars to somebody on Father’s Day. That’s it and then we’re gonna continue that right along, absolutely and this is for all people that have been vaccinated.”
Watch his comments below:
Several states and cities have announced incentives for their residents to get vaccinated. Some of the incentives include cash prizes and even a certain number of fishing and hunting licenses.
Justice also announced in April residents aged 16 to 35 can receive a $100 savings bond. Others believe cash incentives are a waste of taxpayer dollars.
On May 13, Ohio launched the Vax-a-Million campaign in hopes of increasing “awareness of the availability and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and provide incentives to Ohioans to get a COVID-19 vaccination,” as IJR reported.
Ohio state Rep. Jena Powell (R) told