Maryland Gov. Moore unveils $90M ‘down payment’ for climate initiatives
Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Friday highlighted details of a $90 million “down payment” toward the Old Line state’s climate goals. “We think this is an important statement that it’s a promise that we intend to keep,” Moore said. Maryland’s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from 2006 levels by 2031 […]
KY Senate approves bill to curb DEI initiatives at public universities
A Republican-backed bill to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at Kentucky’s public universities is a sentiment that digs into race relations and what the bill’s sponsors portray as liberals on college campuses. After much debate, it won approval from the state Senate on Tuesday. The bill passed the Senate on a 26-7 vote after […]
Florida public colleges ‘permanently’ banned from using taxpayer funds for DEI initiatives
On Wednesday, the Florida Board of Education “permanently” banned admissions from public universities. using taxpayer funds Toward a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The board's new rules prohibit the use of state and federal funds to support DEI “programs, activities, or policies of the University of Florida System.” “As a result of the Board […]