Governor Bans Travel To North Carolina
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order banning state-funded travel to North Carolina in response to its recently adopted HB2 legislation, which discriminates against members of the LGBT community. “When we see discrimination and injustice, we have to act. This law is not just wrong, it poses a public safety risk to Connecticut residents traveling through North Carolina. That’s why I have signed an executive order banning state-funded travel to the state. This law endangers the welfare not just of North Carolina’s citizens, but of all people visiting that state,” Governor Malloy said. “Nearly two decades ago, Connecticut was among the first states to pass a comprehensive anti-discrimination law concerning…