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Miss America Organization strikes back at rebellious states
By WAYNE PARRY, Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Miss America Organization is striking back against state pageant groups who revolted against the national leadership in the run- up to this year’s competition.
Four states have had their licenses termi- nated, meaning current leaders must be re- placed. They can appeal to a Miss America
executive committee.
Others have been threatened with
probation, and some have been thanked for supporting national leaders including former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson.
A lawyer for Georgia and West Virginia said those states are among those termi- nated, and a Pennsylvania official confirms his state was terminated as well.
One other state has also been terminated but its leaders have not publicly confirmed receiving notice.
State officials say their dissatisfaction stemmed not from swimsuit elimination, but by the way Carlson and CEO Regina Hopper run the organization.
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