Governor Mike Braun met with faith leaders after a protest over his decision to terminate the state’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and his administration’s neglect of funding for Martin University. The protest led to a productive meeting with the governor, where Dr. Lionel Rush of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance discussed the importance of DEI and the inclusion of Martin University in state grants. Braun plans to visit the university soon to further understand their needs. Two Democratic state senators also joined the conversation, emphasizing the state’s history of funding private universities. The budget containing funding for Martin University is still being reviewed by the House Ways and Means Committee. Both sides appear to have found common ground in their discussions and are planning to meet again in the future. Rush expressed optimism about the outcome of the meeting and praised the governor’s willingness to continue the conversation. The meeting highlighted the importance of open communication and understanding different perspectives on topics such as diversity and equity.
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