US EditionBill targeting DEI within state government passes in North Carolina House
- On May 1, 2025, the state House in North Carolina approved House Bill 171 by a 69-45 party-line vote, prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within state agencies.
- Republicans sponsored the bill to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, arguing these programs favor political agendas over qualifications.
- The bill prohibits state agencies from supporting or funding workplace DEI initiatives but explicitly protects cultural celebrations like Black History Month and Pride Month.
- Rep. Brenden Jones emphasized that employment opportunities ought to be awarded based on merit rather than political connections, underscoring the bill’s aim to ensure equitable hiring practices.
- The bill now moves to the Senate, adding to ongoing anti-DEI legislative efforts, which critics warn may reduce minority hiring and increase workplace division.
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NC House passes bill banning DEI in local and state government
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina House of Representatives has passed a bill banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in state and local governments. House Bill 171 would ensure that no agency at the state or local level would promote, support, or fund workplace DEI programs. A state employee who violates the law could lose their job. Representative Brendon Jones of Columbus County was the bill’s primary sponsor. The bill passed a…
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Senate next to tackle elimination of diversity in state government
(The Center Square) – Diversity polices in state government would be eliminated if legislation passing the North Carolina House of Representatives becomes law.
NC House bans DEI in public institutions
A bill banning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in state government agencies officially passed the North Carolina House of Representatives on Thursday in a 69-45 party-line vote. House Bill 171 proposes a ban on the promotion, funding, and implementation of DEI programs within state agencies, including in hiring practices, training programs, and the establishment of DEI offices. Sponsored by Reps. Brenden Jones, R-Columbus; Neal Jack…
DOJ sends demand letter to UVA requiring proof it shut down DEI
UVA governing board this week also votes to create working group ‘to promote open inquiry, constructive conversation across differences, and development of a civic mindset’ In early March, the University of Virginia’s governing board voted to shut down all diversity, equity and inclusion offices and end all DEI programs at its campuses statewide. The decision was met with much fanfare… Source
Bill targeting DEI within state government passes in North Carolina House
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A bill that would eliminate DEI from state agencies passed in North Carolina House Wednesday. House Bill 171, entitled Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI, seeks to remove DEI from state and local governments. It says state agencies are prohibited from promoting, supporting, funding, implementing, or maintaining DEI, including using DEI in state government hirings and employment, maintaining dedicated DEI staff p…
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