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Wisconsin’s Republican lawmakers are advocating for a shift away from race-based programs at the University of Wisconsin in favor of focusing on income as a determining factor.
State Senator Eric Wimberger is leading this proposal, aiming to reorient the university’s initiatives toward supporting low-income students of all racial backgrounds.
Wimberger emphasizes his intention to guide the university towards a “colorblind” approach, highlighting that the legislation is rooted in principles of fairness rather than a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, which has been a point of contention between Republican lawmakers and the university in recent months.
