Apr 28, 2016 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. – North Carolina's largest city passed a law Monday allowing transgender people to choose public bathrooms that correspond to their gender identity, which the governor had called ...
Feb 23, 2016 · February 23, 2016. The city of Charlotte, N.C., leapt to the forefront of a national debate on LGBT rights on Monday with the passing of a …
Feb 23, 2016 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina's largest city has passed a law allowing transgender people to choose public bathrooms that correspond to their gender identity, which the governor had called a ...
New Orleans has emerged as the front-runner to host the 2017 game, according to The Vertical. Chicago, New York and Brooklyn are also being considered.
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets and Chairman Michael Jordan expressed disappointment, but also optimism that the city would have another chance to host the All-Star game so soon.
What Does It Do? House Bill 2 declares that state law overrides all local ordinances concerning wages, employment and public accommodations. Thus, the law now bars local municipalities from creating their own rules prohibiting discrimination in public places based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Lawmakers in the House voted 83–25 Wednesday to pass the bill and the Senate approved the bill in a 32–0 vote after Democrats, who make up the minority of the General Assembly, walked out of the chamber in protest.