Kansas Governor Laura Kelly made several significant decisions on Friday, vetoing proposed tax breaks for anti-abortion counseling centers while allowing restrictions on college diversity initiatives to become law without her signature. She also vetoed a bill aimed at increasing penalties for killing law enforcement dogs or horses, which was met with criticism from GOP leaders.
The new law regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in higher education institutions prohibits requiring statements on these topics from prospective students or job applicants. Governor Kelly expressed concerns about the legislation but acknowledged that the targeted conduct may not be prevalent in Kansas universities.
