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University of North Texas refuses to reimburse employee travel citing state DEI ban

Officials at the University of North Texas denied a staff reimbursement request for attendance at a recent journalism conference. The university stated the event violated the state's current ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion spending.

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University of North Texas refuses to reimburse employee travel citing state DEI ban

Officials at the University of North Texas denied a staff reimbursement request for attendance at a recent journalism conference. The university stated the event violated the state's current ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion spending.

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