Governor McCrory Gubernatorial Debate 3 Fact Sheet Part 3 | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Press Release:

Governor McCrory: Protecting Privacy While Ensuring NC's Commitment To Equality

    Governor McCrory issued Executive Order 93, clarifying privacy rights for North Carolinians and instituting government-wide non-discrimination policies. (Executive Order No. 93: "To protect privacy and equality," Office of the Governor, 4/12/2016)

• Governor McCrory: "We have long held traditions of both ensuring equality for all of our citizens and our visitors, while also respecting the privacy of everyone." (Governor Pat McCrory, "Affirming and Improving North Carolina's Commitment to Privacy and Equality," Medium, 4/12/2016)

    Governor McCrory stood up for North Carolina families and children, suing the Department of Justice after the Obama Administration issued a sweeping mandate in response to North Carolina. (Monica Langley, "Salesforce's Marc Benioff has kicked off new era of corporate social activism," The Wall Street Journal, 5/2/2016)

Claims of Economic Damage to North Carolina "False," "Over-Exaggerated"

    Claims Of Economic Impact To NC "False" And "Over-Exaggerated" (Will Doran, "Democratic Representative Chris Sgro says North Carolina has already lost $500 million due to HB2," Politifact, 5/4/2016)

    Report: Charlotte Area Hotels Not Feeling Effect Of North Carolina's Privacy Law (Jenna Martin, "Are Charlotte-area hotels feeling pinch from HB 2 in latest occupancy figures?" Charlotte Business Journal, 6/22/2016)

    Economic Index Shows "North Carolina's Economy Is Surging"

• "North Carolina's economy is surging with an index of data climbing to its highest point in two years, says NCSU economist Dr. Michael Walden... 'Unless unexpected events occur, 2016 should be a good growth year for the North Carolina economy with increases in employment, wages, and production,' he added." (Report: "NC economy surges 'very strong' 3.4%," WRAL Techwire, 5/26/2016)

    "Economist: HB2 Having 'Minor' Effect On State's Economy" (Rad Berky, "Economist: HB2 having 'minor' effect on state's economy," WCNC, 9/7/2016)

    North Carolina Has One Of The Fastest-Growing Economy In The United States (Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce)

    CEOs Rank North Carolina As #3 Best State For Business

• "North Carolina has a strong technical and university support for industry. It also has great quality of life aspects for work and home life." (Report: J.P. Donlon, "2016 best and worst states for business," Chief Executive Magazine, 6/11/2016)

    North Carolina Ranked #1 For Business Competitiveness

• "The state's position of strength is clear enough, most recently bolstered by a AAA bond rating and record venture capital numbers." (Adam Bruns, "Battle tested," Site Selection Magazine, 5/2016)

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