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DEI and it’s changing place in the Granite State.
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Michael Graham from NH Journal joins The Morning Update to discuss the numerous conversations across the state focusing on DEI. First, we hear about a State Committee meeting that passed legislation to remove DEI language. Michael follows up with another story about excessive spending on DEI-related programs at UNH.

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