密苏里州州长禁止为DEI倡议提供国家资金;众议院也提出了类似的法案。 Missouri Governor bans state funds for DEI initiatives; a similar bill advances in the House.

密苏里州州长Mike Kehoe发布行政命令,禁止国家机构使用多样性、公平和包容(DEI)举措的资金,并在聘用时考虑DEI。 Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe issued an executive order banning state agencies from using funds for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and considering DEI in hiring. 该命令要求在90天内审查合同和合规政策。 The order requires a review of contracts and policies for compliance within 90 days. 州议会本·贝克(Ben Baker)的一项法案同样限制国家为DEI倡议提供资金,该法案通过了众议院的最初投票。 A bill by state Rep. Ben Baker, which similarly restricts state funding for DEI initiatives, passed an initial House vote. 这两项措施允许在遵守联邦法律和《美国残疾人法》方面有例外。 Both measures allow exceptions for compliance with federal laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act. 民主党警告潜在负面后果,包括对医疗和执法方案进行报复。 Democrats warn of potential negative consequences, including retaliation against medical and law enforcement programs.