Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, speaks at a press conference across the street from the Manhattan criminal court, Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. Vance has introduced new legislation alongside other congressional Republicans that would ban the federal government and federal government contractors from offering diversity, equity and inclusion programs. COLUMBUS, Ohio — New legislation from Sen.
The Dismantle DEI ACT not only would wind down existing programs offered by the federal government, but also would forbid government contractors from using government money to pay for DEI programs. It would require organizations that receive federal grants to promise in writing that no portion of that funding will pay to maintain a DEI office or program. In addition, federal higher education funding could not be used to pay for DEI programs.
Ohio’s Republican attorney general is taking a Columbus Democrat’s side in a case involving a gun-control ordinance. Here’s why.Ohio Republican bill would require replacement of voting machines, allow hand-counting of ballots If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our