Source: Fox News
“A Florida city says it cannot host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade or Pride event in 2027 because of a new Republican-backed state law restricting local governments from funding, promoting or taking official action related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Officials in Delray Beach announced the decision Tuesday, citing restrictions on ‘certain programming and activities designed or implemented with reference to ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.’ … The law prohibits counties and municipalities from funding or promoting DEI initiatives, directly or indirectly, or taking certain official actions related to them, including adopting ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, programs or policies.” (11/12/26)