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Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

Gov. Kim Reynolds emphasized appointing the most qualified people for boards and commissions.
Conservative lawmakers are repealing efforts to promote diversity, favoring merit over discriminatory protections.
A federal judge agreed that Iowa's gender balance mandate for judicial nominees may be unconstitutional.

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Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

An explicit requirement that Iowa’s state, county and local decision-making bodies be balanced by gender has been repealed. Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday before she signed the bill into law

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Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An explicit requirement that Iowa’s state, county and local decision-making bodies be balanced by gender has been repealed. Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday before she signed the bill into law that it was common sense and that the focus for boards and commissions should be on appointing the most qualified people. But critics warn it may lead to fewer opportunities for women. Advocates …

1 month ago·Panama City, United States

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Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An explicit requirement that Iowa’s state, county and local decision-making bodies be balanced by gender was repealed Wednesday, a move that Gov. Kim Reynolds said […]

1 month ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Iowa Governor Signs Bill Reversing Gender Balance Rule for State’s Governing Bodies

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed a bill on April 3 that ends a mandate that state, county, and local decision-making bodies must be balanced by gender. After thanking specific parties involved in the legislation, Ms. Reynolds said: “I just want to thank everybody that’s played a role in this to get this common sense bill to my desk and now it is certainly my pleasure to sign it into law.” Before Ms. Reynolds’ signature on the bill, Iowa was the…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An explicit requirement that Iowa’s state, county and local decision-making bodies be balanced by gender was repealed Wednesday, a move that Gov. Kim Reynolds said was common sense but which critics warn may lead to fewer opportunities for women. Before signing the repeal bill into law, Reynolds said the focus for boards and commissions “should always be on appointing the most qualified people.” The repeal reflects a gro…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

An explicit requirement that Iowa’s state, county and local decision-making bodies be balanced by gender was repealed Wednesday, a move that Gov. Kim Reynolds said was common sense but which critics warn may lead to fewer opportunities for women.Before signing the repeal bill into law, Reynolds said the focus for boards and commissions “should always be on appointing the most qualified people.” The repeal reflects a growing trend across the U.S.…

1 month ago·Miami, United States

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Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

Iowa Governor Signs Bill Reversing Gender Balance Rule for State’s Governing Bodies

Iowa Governor Signs Bill Reversing Gender Balance Rule for State’s Governing Bodies

Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition

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