politics

Kansas has a new anti

Font size+Author:Stellar Standpoint news portalSource:travel2024-04-20 13:20:28I want to comment(0)

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ Democratic governor on Friday vetoed proposed tax breaks for anti-aborti

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ Democratic governor on Friday vetoed proposed tax breaks for anti-abortion counseling centers while allowing restrictions on college diversity initiatives approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature to become law without her signature.

Gov. Laura Kelly also vetoed a bill with bipartisan support to increase the penalties for killing a law enforcement dog or horse, a move that the GOP leader who pushed it called “political pettiness.” In addition, she rejected two elections measures fueled at least in part by the influence of people promoting baseless election conspiracies among Republicans.

Kelly’s action on the bill dealing with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives stood out because it broke with her vetoes last year of anti-DEI measure from the current state budget.

The new law, taking effect July 1, prohibits state universities, community colleges and technical schools from requiring prospective students or applicants for jobs or promotions to make statements on their views about diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Kelly let it become law only two days after the state’s higher education board adopted its own, narrower ban on the same practices.

Related articles
  • Where will Israel

    Where will Israel

    2024-04-20 13:11

  • LaMelo Ball again considering ankle braces after injuries limited him to 58 games over two seasons

    LaMelo Ball again considering ankle braces after injuries limited him to 58 games over two seasons

    2024-04-20 12:18

  • Lloyd Omdahl, a former North Dakota lieutenant governor and newspaper columnist, dies at 93

    Lloyd Omdahl, a former North Dakota lieutenant governor and newspaper columnist, dies at 93

    2024-04-20 11:43

  • Lloyd Omdahl, a former North Dakota lieutenant governor and newspaper columnist, dies at 93

    Lloyd Omdahl, a former North Dakota lieutenant governor and newspaper columnist, dies at 93

    2024-04-20 11:03

Netizen comments