North Carolina is considering “religious objection” legislation similar to Indiana, a move that could raise the stakes for the tech industry firms battling these laws.

North Carolina is a major technology center and home to one of the leading research areas in the United States. The Research Triangle Park just west of Raleigh is a massive center for research and development in IT, bio-technology and pharmaceutical, among other areas, with more than 200 companies employing more than 50,000 people in just that area.

The state has a strong educational system with a tech focus. Notably, North Carolina State University was first in the nation to create a master’s program for advanced analytics, and the college is getting more than 1,000 applications for its next class of 120.

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