Mike Kehoe, DEI and Missouri

‘Blaming DEI’: Missouri lawmakers debate the value of diversity programs
The Missouri House voted Thursday, Feb. 21, 2025, to ban funding of DEI programs in state government. Among those speaking on the bill were the sponsor, Rep. Ben Baker, R-Neosho,
Missouri Governor Kehoe signs executive order to eliminate DEI programs among state agencies
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed an executive order on Tuesday to eliminate state agencies’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.Executive Order 25-18 bars the use of state funds for DEI and stops agencies from considering DEI in hiring decisions.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe bans diversity programs from all state agencies
Kansas City activists and lawmakers have said the broader push against diversity initiatives signals a step backwards in the fight over civil rights
Missouri governor orders agencies not to spend state money on DEI programs
Missourians deserve a government that treats all individuals equally, without preferential treatment or discrimination based on immutable characteristics,” Gov. Mike Kehoe said in a statement.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe orders ban on DEI initiatives in state agencies
Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order Tuesday directing all Missouri state agencies to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Missouri governor bans state funding for diversity programs
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday signed an executive order targeting state funding of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The executive order bars state agencies from using public funds for positions,
Kehoe issues executive order to axe DEI initiatives from Missouri agencies
Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order on Tuesday that directs Missouri state agencies to eliminate initiatives implementing diversity, equity and inclusion. A press release from the gov
Missouri Republicans take aim at DEI in state departments, higher education
Executive orders, bills, budget restrictions -- some Missouri lawmakers are using every avenue to dismantle diversity, equity ...
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The legal war on DEI begins: Missouri sues Starbucks over its diversity programs
Missouri sued Starbucks this week, alleging the chain’s push to hire and promote more people of color and women violated anti ...
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Missouri moves toward state takeover of St. Louis Police as bill passes House
The Missouri House also passed legislation barring state funds from going to diversity, equity and inclusion programs and a ...
Missouri prosecutors sue Starbucks over DEI practices, claiming they raise prices and slow service
A new lawsuit filed by Missouri's attorney general alleges that Starbucks is unlawfully relying on "race-and-sex-based hiring ...
‘Legal War’ on DEI Begins in Missouri
CNN reports that Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit this week against Starbucks, arguing that the ...
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Missouri State University ended DEI programs. President Biff Williams explains why
The decision, announced on January 29, eliminated the Office of Inclusive Engagement and ended MSU's support of two events: ...
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Starbucks’ DEI policies labeled ‘discriminatory’ in Missouri attorney general’s lawsuit
A spokesperson for the chain denied the claims in an email to HR Dive and said Starbucks’ hiring and benefits programs are ...
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Starbucks sued by Missouri over DEI, race and gender bias
NEW YORK, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Starbucks (SBUX.O), opens new tab was sued on Tuesday by the U.S. state of Missouri, which ...
Missouri Republicans take aim at DEI in state departments, high education
Executive orders, bills, budget restrictions. Some Missouri lawmakers are using every avenue to dismantle diversity, equity, ...
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Democratic lawmakers condemn proposed anti-LGBTQ legislation in Missouri
The Equality Caucus held a news conference Thursday to discuss legislation affecting gay and transgender Missourians.