"Republican Leader Blocks Pay Raises in Wisconsin Amid DEI Controversy"

The Republican speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly, Robin Vos, is blocking pay raises for University of Wisconsin employees unless the university cuts $32 million in spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. This move comes as Republican-led states across the nation propose bills banning such measures in colleges and universities. Governor Tony Evers used his veto to save 188 DEI positions, but the funding cut remained. Vos argues that DEI programs are a waste of public funding, while Democrats accuse him of holding employees hostage. The university plans to make a case for additional funding next month, while Evers continues to push for more funding for UW.