Kentucky Governor Vetoes Ban on DEI in Public Higher Education

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Kentucky Governor Vetoes Ban on DEI in Public Higher Education
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sits for an interview in Versailles, Ky., on May 17, 2023. Timothy D. Easley/AP Photo
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a bill on Thursday that seeks to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the state’s public colleges and universities.

“I'll always believe that diversity is a strength and never a weakness,” the governor, a Democrat, said in a video of him signing the veto, flanked by advocates opposed to the Republican-backed measure.