New York Bans Non-Essential State Travel To North Carolina

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has banned all non-essential state travel to Tar Heel State. The decision is part of a growing backlash in the wake of North Carolina's decision to overturn an ordinance on gender rights.

New York's ban was signed by executive order on Monday.  It requires all state agencies, departments, boards and commissions to immediately review all requests for state funded or state sponsored travel to North Carolina.

In a statement, the Democratic governor said New York "will not stand idly by as misguided legislation replicates the discrimination of the past."

The mayors of San Francisco and Seattle also banned city workers from non-essential travel to North Carolina.

Here in the Triad, the High Point Market Authority has said the law is already hurting its business.

Governor Pat McCrory said he believes there is a coordinated national campaign to discredit what is known as House Bill 2.   A federal lawsuit filed Monday morning is challenging the legislation.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.