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They're calling it a bill about hate.

Today, Governor Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill four.

That bill calls for eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion, or Dei initiatives at Kentucky's public universities.

Governor Beshear announced his decision in a social media post this afternoon.

I'll always believe that diversity is a strength and never a weakness, that we are better with more voices and more seats at our table.

Now, I believe in the golden rule that says we love our neighbor as ourselves.

And there are no exceptions.

No asterisks.

We love and we accept everyone.

This bill isn't about love.

House Bill four is about hate.

We have to understand.

Joining Beshear in the video were Whit Whitaker, president of the Lexington chapter of the NAACP, and Bradley Price, a University of Louisville student who helped organize rallies in support of D.C. at each of the state's public universities.

Just last month, House Bill four could still become law.

The Republican dominated legislature returns to Frankfort next week for the final two days of the session.

And they have the numbers to override any of the governor's vetoes.

Meanwhile, several of the state's universities have already taken steps to eliminate D-I offices and programs.

That effort started last year, when a similar bill failed to make it out of the 2024 General Assembly.