Bill barring race-based programs in higher education heads to Evers after party-line Assembly vote

The Assembly passed a string of higher education bills along party lines today, including a bill that would strip higher education programs of race-based programs and requirements. SB 652 would replace references to race with provisions for “disadvantaged” students and eliminate certain race-based programs entirely. It passed 53 to 45 with all Republicans in support and now heads to Gov. Tony Ever...