News Briefs for 04.19.19
Beyond the Carolinas
News briefs from across the globe for 04.19.18.
N.C. mayors implore colleagues across nation to end travel bans
Cities and states nationwide reaffirm official protest of HB2 and HB 142
More than a dozen city mayors across North Carolina have signed a letter asking that states and cities banning taxpayer-funded travel to N.C. in response to HB 2 and HB 142 lift their bans. The letter comes after more than 20 cities and three states announced that travel bans initiated under HB2 would continue in spite of the so-called “repeal” bill, HB 142, which keeps much of HB2 in place.
U.S./World: Chamber report, queerest cities, travel ban
Beyond the Carolinas
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce issued an LGBTQ economy snapshot , two Carolina towns make The Advocate queerest cities list and California has a travel ban for all states who have anti-gay laws.
