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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says in a newspaper report that he won't sign the state budget if Republican lawmakers cut funding for the state's university system's diversity officers and initiatives.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday in a newspaper report that he won't sign the state budget if Republican lawmakers follow through on their plan to cut funding for the state university system's diversity officers, escalating a bitter fight over dollars for the state campuses.
Republican lawmakers were poised Tuesday to pass funding cuts for the University of Wisconsin system over its exorbitant spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Republican lawmakers have suspended a vote on funding for University of Wisconsin campuses, just hours after a top GOP leader promised to slash the college system’s budget as part of
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos had called for the UW System to cut all DEI positions last month, claiming the offices have contributed to racial divides.