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New Governor of West Virginia BANS DEI from Public Institutions With Executive Order


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West Virginia’s new governor, Patrick Morrisey, just took office.

And, as governor, one of his first actions was to ban DEI from state institutions.

After being sworn in yesterday, Morrisey signed a bunch of executive orders — one of which banned DEI statements in hiring as well as prohibiting funding for DEI staff, programs, or trainings.

Check it out:

More details on the ban, from Inside Highered:

On his second day in office, West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey issued eight executive orders, including one that bans diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at all public institutions in the state.

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“Theories of DEI are contrary to equal protection guarantees of the West Virginia and United States Constitution,” Executive Order No. 3-25 reads. “It is in the interest of the citizens of West Virginia that the State government treat them as equals under the law instead of preferentially or discriminatorily based on race, color, sex, ethnicity, or national origin.”

Among other things, the order prohibits any state institution from utilizing state funds, property or resources to “grant or support DEI staff positions, positions, procedures or programs” or to require DEI training, statements or the disclosure of “preferred pronouns.”

National Review added:

West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey (R) axed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in state government upon entering office this week, in yet another victory for opponents of the progressive hiring programs.

Morrisey enacted a flurry of executive orders after being sworn in Tuesday, including a DEI ban across all state institutions to prevent racial and gender discrimination, and preferential treatment for certain groups.

Any West Virginia government office or entity receiving state funds is now prohibited from funding DEI staff or programs, mandating DEI trainings and statements, requiring people to declare loyalty to certain viewpoints, or forcing people to disclose their personal pronouns.

All cabinet secretaries in Morrisey’s administration are tasked with completing a review of all DEI initiatives and positions in their department and providing his office with a report on their findings within 30 days. Morrisey is asking for each agency to develop a plan within 90 days for eliminating the positions.

Excellent move, Gov. Morrisey.

Hopefully, we will see other governors following suit.



 

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