State Funding for University of the Cumberlands Pharmacy School
Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher is undecided as to whether he will veto the $11 million for a pharmacy school at the University of the Cumberlands. “National accreditation rules for pharmacy schools prohibit discrimination against gays,” writes Art Jester in “Legislators oppose pharmacy proposal” at Kentucky.com.
Kentucky Senator Julian Carroll has spoken out against the state’s funding plan, labeling it a violation of the state’s Constitution. Christina Gilgor of Kentucky Fairness Alliance commented “Funding it with state tax dollars is unacceptable.”
I’ll be on the lookout for updates to this story.
Did you notice that this governor also wrote out non-discrimination for sexual orientation in his state?
Let’s see … the funding is unconstitutional, legislators oppose it but the governor is still undecided as to whether it will get vetoed? The same governor that just removed LGBT protections in the state? Have I got that right? Oh, wait – I know. God probably revealed his will to the guv and told him what to do.
OK, update time [25 Apr 06]: The esteemed Governor Fletcher has decided not to veto the pharmacy school funding. Read details here