North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) on Thursday vetoed three bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the state government, as well as a measure that takes aim at transgender rights.

With the anti-DEI bills — Senate Bill 227, Senate Bill 558 and House Bill 171 — the GOP-led state legislature sought to eliminate what it called "discriminatory practices" in public education with threats to cut funding and to prevent local and state government agencies from promoting or maintaining DEI programs or policies.

Stein, in his veto messages, said the bills were "riddled with vague definitions."

"Our diversity is our strength. We........

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