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State universities comply with Trump order banning DEI programs, policies
Key Points: Arizona universities ditch DEI programs after pressure from Feds Top GOP officials in AZ also sent a warning to universities to comply Student, faculty and campus worker groups […]
Gov. Hobbs vetoes Republican bills on immigration, city officials and DEI
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include the current total number of bills vetoed. Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed 23 bills on May 2 Many were Republican […]
Arizona schools must choose between DEI or federal funding
Key points Schools face funding loss without compliance with federal guidance The State Department of Education says it will enforce the cuts Shortened Covid fund deadlines result in additional monetary […]
State Republicans push to police DEI in education via state funding
The Arizona House is set to vote as early as this week on whether to eliminate state funds for universities and colleges that offer courses on diversity, equity and inclusion. […]
Bills banning DEI practices in state agencies, universities advance
A series of bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in state agencies, colleges and universities are circulating through the Legislature as Republican lawmakers look to align with President Donald Trump’s executive order ending DEI programs.
Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris
A judge recused himself Tuesday from presiding over Arizona’s fake electors case after an email surfaced in which he told fellow judges to speak out against attacks on Democratic Vice […]
Judgement Day for DEI? Voters should decide
With two mirror versions of the new ballot measure nearing the finish line, (SCR1019, sponsored by Sen. Anthony Kern, and Rep. Montenegro’s HCR 2056—cosponsored by over 30 members of the House and Senate, including Speaker Ben Toma), the Arizona state constitution is poised to make this loud and clear Â
DEI prohibitions get Senate approval
Two bills introduced by the Arizona Freedom Caucus leader sparked a heated floor debate relating to the definition of discrimination and its implications for the functioning of state agencies and businesses.Â
Public universities ending diversity, inclusion statements
Arizona’s public universities are discontinuing diversity, equity and inclusion statements in job applications for faculty and staff. Â
