Possible DEI changes to Topeka ordinances are on hold

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Potential cuts to the City of Topeka's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office are on hold.

At the Topeka City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 6, councilmembers voted unanimously to send these cuts back to the Policy and Finance Committee for review. At this time, it is unclear when the item will be back in front of the city council.

Cuts to the city's DEI office were originally proposed in order for the city to continue receiving $45 million in federal funding...