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The measure signed into law Tuesday by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox passed the state House and Senate by wide, party-line majorities, and Cox previously voiced his support.
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Equal Opportunity Initiatives sailed through both chambers in the first two weeks of the 2024 General Session.
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The measure to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs flew through the Utah House of Representatives and seems to be on a similar pace in the Senate.
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The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
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The Equal Opportunity Initiatives bill takes aim at diversity offices and diversity, equity and inclusion practices at Utah universities, K-12 schools and government agencies.
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While Utah’s Governor says diversity is a “worthy goal,” he believes university efforts have fueled identity politics and stifled intellectual diversity.
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The decision keeps in place a legal victory for the league’s two remaining schools — Oregon State and Washington State — over its 10 departing members, including The University of Utah.
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The show at the Sears Art Museum in St. George runs through Jan. 12 and is the first in a series of planned exhibits that will spotlight Utah’s famous national parks.
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All 12 Mountain West schools will be involved and Oregon State and Washington State will each play three home games and three road games against members of the conference.
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The Washington state Supreme Court has granted a request by the University of Washington and the Pac-12 to put on hold a lower court’s ruling that gave Oregon State and Washington State control of the conference.
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The divisive campaign for three open council seats included smear tactics, vandalism and attacks related to St. George’s ongoing drag show controversy.
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A judge has granted Oregon State and Washington State a preliminary injunction in their legal battle with 10 departing Pac-12 schools, including the University of Utah.