Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania have blocked legislation to provide $33.5 million in funding to the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school. The decision comes as statehouses across the country are closely monitoring how universities are addressing issues related to the Israel-Hamas war. The bill had received overwhelming support in the Republican-controlled Senate but faced opposition from GOP House Minority Leader Bryan Cutler, who criticized the university for its alleged tolerance of antisemitism. In response to the criticism, the University of Pennsylvania has launched a task force and a presidential commission to combat hate and antisemitism on campus. Similar efforts are underway in other states, including Florida, New York, and Utah, to address hate and discrimination in higher education institutions. [d63412ed]