“Timely action saves lives,” Rigas said. “This is a much-needed reform to ensure that no critical tip goes unanswered. The safety of our children must remain our top priority.”

“I want to thank our colleagues in the Democrat Caucus, especially Rep. Byrnes, for putting aside partisan differences in agreeing that DEI has no place in state hiring practices,” Rigas said. “It takes a lot of maturity to admit that their party was wrong on a core issue, and I am glad they’re aligning with President Trump’s vision for a greater America based on merit, not skin color.”