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Pinellas County Commission tables Palm Harbor Library ‘sexual identity’ display ban

The Iowa Senate passed a bill to prohibit local governments from having Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices by a vote of 34-15, with only Republicans supporting it.
House File 856 bans DEI positions in community colleges, passing the House with a vote of 61-37.
Critics argue the bill could further divide Iowa and negatively impact the state’s workforce and economic growth, as stated by Senator Molly Donahue .
Iowa Senators approved a proposal for encouraging work requirements for Medicaid recipients under the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, passing 33-15.

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Radio Iowa

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Iowa Senate bill would ban D.E.I. programs in city, county governments - Radio Iowa

The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that would prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion offices or staff in city and county governments. Republicans supported the bill. Democrats opposed it. The bill says local governments cannot issue statements in support of D.E.I. policies and should not provide special benefits based on race, color, ethnicity, gender identity […]

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Debate on adjusted anti-DEI bill expected on the S.C. House floor

When House members take up a bill to limit the use of diversity, equity and inclusion practices on the floor, expected next week, they will consider a piece of legislation more focused than the version almost every Republican signed onto as a co-sponsor.

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Capitol Notebook: Ban on DEI positions in local government passed by Iowa Senate GOP

Local governments in Iowa would be prohibited from having diversity, equity and inclusion offices under legislation passed by Senate Republicans.

3 days ago·Cherokee County, United States

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Iowa Senate approves bill to ban cities and counties from having DEI offices

The Iowa Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would make it illegal for local governments to create or maintain diversity, equity and inclusion offices.

3 days ago·Des Moines, United States

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Iowa bill prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion advanced by Senate Republican majority

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Iowa Senate took up a bill on Tuesday that aims to get rid of diversity, equity and inclusion offices or hirings in local government in the state. The bill says that a county, or any county board or office is prohibited from having a DEI office, hiring an employee to perform duties of the DEI office, compel any person to provide a DEI statement or give preferential consideration to any person based off of the DEI statemen…

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