DEI

Conservative groups have filed lawsuits against workplace diversity initiatives that prioritize historically marginalized groups.

The Legislature banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public colleges and universities but the prohibition was not supposed to affect academics. Now, Republicans are suggesting DEI-related content in classrooms is hindering efforts to prepare students for the workforce.

Jay Hartzell first announced the layoffs in an April 2 email that did not include the number of positions being eliminated.