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Lawmakers pass restrictions on state employees' politicking, cut off funds for agency heads' travel

In a near-unanimous vote, the Florida House gave final approval Friday to a bill tightening restrictions against state employees' participation in political campaigning. The bill, HB 1445, is narrower than what the Florida House first proposed. The lower chamber wanted to bar state employees from soliciting contributions for political parties, committees, or candidates during working […]
The Kansas state legislature has passed a bill that restricts state employees from promoting "concepts" related to race, gender, and identity, which critics argue could limit discussions on diversity and inclusion. The bill, which passed with a vote of 77-44 in the House and 24-15 in the Senate, prohibits state employees, including those in public universities, from promoting ideas that suggest individuals are inherently superior or inferior based on race, gender, or other characteristics, or that individuals are responsible for past actions committed by others of the same race, gender, or other identity. While supporters of the bill argue it promotes unity and prevents divisive concepts from being taught, opponents, including Democrats and civil rights groups, contend that it could hinder efforts to address systemic inequalities and foster an inclusive environment. The bill now awaits the decision of Governor Laura Kelly, who has previously vetoed similar legislation.

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