US EditionWV Senate passes bills to end DEI, gain control of WVBOE
- The West Virginia Senate passed Senate Bill 474, banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs statewide with a 32-2 vote.
- The bill prohibits state entities from establishing DEI offices, hiring for DEI roles, or offering related training.
- State Senator Patricia Rucker stated that the bill promotes equality and opportunities without considering race, ethnicity, or sex.
- Opposition came from the Senate's two Democratic members, who emphasized the benefits of diversity and addressing systemic issues.
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West Virginia Senate passes bills to end DEI programs, gain control of state board of education
CHALRESTON, WV (WOWK) -- West Virginia senators passed 19 bills Wednesday during a busy morning session. A couple of topics in particular caused heated debate on the floor. The first few bills that West Virginia senators voted on during Wednesday’s session passed overwhelmingly, including legislation requiring instruction about the Holocaust starting in 6th grade. “This is important that we educate them about this atrocity so that it never happe…
SC House has first day of debate for DEI bill
Columbia S.C. (WSPA) - A heated debate occurred on the senate floor over a bill which could impact every business, school, and state agency in South Carolina. Republicans said if passed, H. 3927 would support merit-based hiring and end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Many Democrats wore black to the debate, saying they are mourning the death of humanity as they know it. "The efforts that this bill is bringing to eliminate diversity, e…
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