SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers have approved several amendments to the state budget centered around diversity, equity and inclusion.
“We’re not going to authorize the use of taxpayer dollars to promote the various components of the problematic version of diversity, equity and inclusion,” Representative Doug Richey said.
Richey, a Republican from the 38th District spearheaded the changes this week.
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