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A ballot measure that bans public employers from giving preferential treatment based on race or sex was approved by Wisconsin voters in the Nov. 3 midterm election, with 56.5 percent of the vote.
The question had asked voters to decide whether to “ban public employers from giving preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin,” and was put forth by Republican state lawmakers in part to tackle diversity, equity and inclusion programs and policies in higher education.
The “Question 3” constitutional amendment covers public education, public employment, public contracting, and public administration. Both the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Technical College System must follow the new law.
GOP lawmakers had used the constitutional amendment process “because they don’t require a sign off from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. He has vetoed more bills than any other governor in state history, serving as a block on the agenda of Republicans who have strong majorities in the Legislature,” CBS News reported.
Conservatives also notched victories with four ballot measures approved this week in Washington, Arizona, Nebraska, and Colorado that ban biological men from women’s sports.
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