Wisconsin Republicans Initiate Audit of State DEI Programs

The audit aims to scrutinize diversity efforts within state agencies, sparking debates over the ideological and fiscal implications.

The Wisconsin Legislature's audit committee approved a review of state government diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Governor Tony Evers' 2019 executive order on DEI is under scrutiny amid claims of ideological misuse of audit powers.
Republican Speaker Robin Vos describes DEI efforts as 'cancerous', pushing for a 'colorblind' society.
Democrats warn the audit could be used as a pretext to dismantle established diversity programs.
The audit will assess the financial costs and outcomes of DEI policies across various state agencies.