Post by Logan on Jul 8, 2016 6:37:15 GMT -6
Raleigh, NC May Lose $40 Million in Convention Business Over Hateful Anti-LGBT Law
The city of Raleigh, North Carolina could lose $40 million in convention business over House Bill 2, the anti-LGBT law passed by Republicans and signed into law by Governor Pat McCrory, WRAL reports:
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It's fortunate that we don't expect the governor to be concerned about the economic vitality of the state--oops, wait. McCrory has proven himself to be an economic dufus and let's hope the voters will remember that in November.
The city of Raleigh, North Carolina could lose $40 million in convention business over House Bill 2, the anti-LGBT law passed by Republicans and signed into law by Governor Pat McCrory, WRAL reports:
Statistics from the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau show that 16 trade associations or corporate groups have canceled gatherings in Raleigh because of House Bill 2, causing an estimated economic loss of $5.6 million. Raleigh is no longer in the running for another 13 conventions, worth an estimated $2 million combined.
The law, which the state adopted in March, excludes gay and transgender people from nondiscrimination protections and prohibits cities and counties from extending such protections to them. It also requires transgender individuals to use public bathrooms that correspond to the gender listed on their birth certificates.
The U.S. Department of Justice has called the law discriminatory and this week sought a court order blocking its use statewide.
The law, which the state adopted in March, excludes gay and transgender people from nondiscrimination protections and prohibits cities and counties from extending such protections to them. It also requires transgender individuals to use public bathrooms that correspond to the gender listed on their birth certificates.
The U.S. Department of Justice has called the law discriminatory and this week sought a court order blocking its use statewide.
It's fortunate that we don't expect the governor to be concerned about the economic vitality of the state--oops, wait. McCrory has proven himself to be an economic dufus and let's hope the voters will remember that in November.