Tulsa World
By BARBARA HOBEROCK
World Capitol Bureau
Published: 11/6/2011 2:26 AM
Last Modified: 11/6/2011 4:32 AM
OKLAHOMA CITY - Several organizations are forming a coalition to oppose a state question that would abolish affirmative action in the public sector.
The measure, State Question 759, is expected to appear on the November 2012 ballot.
SQ 759 would abolish affirmative action public employment, contracting and education, with some exceptions. It would apply to the state, public agencies, counties, cities, towns, school districts and other state subdivisions.
Lawmakers put the issue on the ballot last session after a failed initiative petition effort in 2008.
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