Legislature Will Barfoot claims anti-DEI law protects against discrimination The legislation prohibits publicly funded institutions from maintaining Diversity Equity and Inclusion offices or programs. Wesley Walter / October 17, 2024
Bill hits DEI, aims bathroom bans at higher ed SB129 proposes stringent measures that would bar public entities from engaging in any DEI programs. Bill Britt / March 5, 2024
Bill banning DEI measures for public entities passes Senate committee The bill will move to the Senate floor for potential passage to the House. Patrick Darrington / February 22, 2024
Legislature approves enhanced punishments for gang members The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states. Samuel Stettheimer / June 2, 2023
Senate committee OKs “divisive concepts” bill The bill would prohibit K-12 schools and colleges from promoting or endorsing certain "divisive concepts." Patrick Darrington / May 4, 2023