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.

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 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. https://t.co/pYuR6DUh6d

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