After impassioned debate Wednesday afternoon, the Kentucky Senate adopted a DEI bill that seeks to ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public postsecondary intuitions in Kentucky. House Bill 4, sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Decker, a Republican from Waddy, advanced off the Senate floor with a 36-6 vote. It was presented on the chamber floor […]
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Kentucky house passes bill to eliminate DEI programs at public universities
After an impassioned but futile push by House Democrats to block a measure that eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Kentucky public universities, the House gave its approval to the bill Wednesday. House Bill 4 passed in a floor vote of 81-18, largely on party lines. The lone Democrat to vote with Republicans on […]
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Kentucky HB 4 seeks to eliminate DEI programs at public universities
Diversity, equity and inclusion, known as DEI, initiatives at Kentucky’s public universities are under attack again, as House Bill 4, HB 4, was filed on Wednesday. The bill, which was sponsored by Republican lawmaker Rep. Jennifer Decker, would prevent universities from using any resources to maintain or establish DEI offices, programs, positions or training. The bill […]
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Kentucky bill seeks to eliminate DEI programs in public universities
A Republican lawmaker filed a sweeping bill Wednesday aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Kentucky’s public universities and colleges. Rep. Jennifer Decker’s House Bill 4 comes as DEI programs in higher education, the private sector and federal government are under siege by Republicans, including President Donald Trump. Decker’s bill would prevent colleges from […]
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Local mayors discuss inclusive practices amidst national backlash
As Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, commonly known as DEI, initiatives come under fire in the United States, local leaders are emphasizing the importance of its core principles. Since taking office on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump and his administration have taken executive action to target DEI initiatives. During his first day in office, Trump signed […]
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Top Republicans say Kentucky lawmakers must wait to respond to new Trump policies
Top Republicans in Kentucky’s legislature are waiting to see what federal mandates come from the Trump administration before enacting policies based on them at the state level. Both House Speaker David Osborne, of Prospect, and Senate President Robert Stivers, of Manchester, told reporters this week that the General Assembly would be “reactionary” or “reactive” to […]
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NKU president testifies on DEI as issue resurfaces in Frankfort
Northern Kentucky University president Dr. Cady Short-Thompson told a Republican-led state legislative committee investigating DEI in postsecondary education that the university’s regional accreditation is tied to “expectations” of diversity, equity and inclusion. Accreditation indicates that a college or university meets specific education standards and is usually necessary to compete for federal funding. Regional and national […]
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Kentucky House moves to cut DEI programs, impacting protected groups
The Kentucky House has voted to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities – a move that could potentially ban state schools from offering programs geared toward federally protected classes of religion, race, sex, color or national origin. The move came Friday when House members voted 68-18 to strip earlier DEI […]
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Turning commitment into action with Chris Johnson, VP of DEI, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
This week on Mind Your Business, NKY!, LINK nky CEO Lacy Starling and business reporter Kenton Hornbeck discuss the Bengals WIN, a new Kroger in NKY, and Blue North’s latest networking event. Then, Kenton sits down with Chris Johnson, the Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Chris talks about how past positions […]
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NKY community discusses diversity in business at second annual inclusive summit
The second annual Investing in Equity: Building an Inclusive Business Community 2023, was held Friday, June 9, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Training facility in Erlanger. The event fostered conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion and advancement in the Northern Kentucky Metro business community, with speakers and breakout sessions for attendees. Lillian Dukes, senior vice […]