Regents weigh ban on diversity pledges at state universities
Kansas Board of Regents moves toward a policy prohibiting diversity pledges on admissions, hiring, reappointment, or promotion at public universities. Leaders caution the change would not force closures of offices overseeing diversity efforts. The subcommittee preliminarily approved the amendment amid KU and other state universities.
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Kansas House Advances DEI Pledge Penalty Bill for State Universities
The Kansas House tentatively approved a bill to fine public colleges and universities $10,000 for each instance of admissions or hiring tied to any DEI pledge or statement. Private and parochial schools are exempt. The measure, led by Rep. Steven Howe, also allows AG action after a 90 day grace period if violations reported to the Kansas Board of Regents persist.
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KU Gateway District plan may delay stadium retail setup
KU officials, led by Chancellor Douglas Girod, indicated the Gateway District around the refurbished football stadium could feature fewer retailers and restaurants than initially envisioned, suggesting slower development for the project. The plan aims to create a mixed use area tied to the stadium, with gradual expansion.
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Kansas lawmakers hear Medicaid expansion debate in Wichita
Kansas lawmakers, health care advocates and lobbyists packed two committee rooms to push for Medicaid expansion as Rep. Brenda Landwehr chairs the hearing on House Bill 2556. Supporters numbered in the hundreds with more than 900 written testimonies filed, while many Republicans oppose expansion and fate remains uncertain.
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