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Lexington's diversity officer role on verge of elimination

The Lexington City Council is set to vote on an ordinance that would eliminate the city's officer of diversity, equity, and inclusion, transferring the role to human resources if passed.
This proposal follows cuts to federal diversity aid under President Donald Trump, and Kentucky lawmakers are proposing legislation to reduce DEI efforts.
According to a 2024 Mason-Dixon poll, 71% of local Kentucky voters believe businesses should choose their DEI policies without government interference.
Concerns have been raised by local leaders, including Denise Gray and Whit Whitaker, about the potential negative impacts on vulnerable communities.

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MT lawmakers look at diversity, equity, and inclusion legislation

Two House Bills could change how colleges and the government handle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).Rep. Randyn Gregg, R-White Sulphur Springs, proposed House Bill 638, which would ban local or state government agencies from requiring or requesting diversity statements and giving special treatment because of them. The bill passed second reading 56 to 42.According to the bill, a diversity statement is something that promotes differential t…

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WLWT

Kentucky lawmakers advance bill to stop DEI initiatives at colleges, universities

State lawmakers in Kentucky have advanced a bill to stop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities.

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Commonwealth Journal

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Students say Kentucky lawmakers didn’t hear them out on bill eliminating DEI in colleges

FRANKFORT — College students said their voices weren’t heard during a tense Tuesday morning House committee meeting on a bill that would eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Kentucky’s public universities.

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Spectrum News

Lexington's diversity officer role on verge of elimination

Some leaders said they're concerned with the possible change and said representation matters.

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The Center Square

Kentucky college diversity ban closer to passage

(The Center Square) – Diversity, equity and inclusion programs moved closer to being banned at Kentucky colleges and universities after new legislation recently cleared its first hurdle.

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SC anti-DEI bill could impact everything from school cafeterias to university bookstores • SC Daily Gazette

Students from the University of South Carolina NAACP chapter testified in opposition to anti-DEI legislation before members of the South Carolina House of Representatives Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Photo by Jessica Holdman/SC Daily Gazette)COLUMBIA — If South Carolina legislators pass legislation meant to strip diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from state and local governments, the impact could stretch far beyond the halls of public coll…

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