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| Date/Time | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | New Jersey DOT Issues DBE Goals for 2026-2028 | The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has submitted a new Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 14.82% for federally funded contracts between fiscal years 2026 and 2028. ...Read more |
| June 2, 2025 | White House Seeks to End Civil Rights Era DBE Program | The White House has formally moved to disassemble the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, a foundational affirmative action policy in transportation contracting, citing constit ...Read more |
| May 20, 2025 | Iowa’s DBE Program Sets 5.75% Goal | The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has set a 5.75% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation objective for all federally financed roadway projects in fiscal years 2023-202 ...Read more |
| May 2, 2025 | Ohio DOT Evaluating DBE/SBE Eligibility for Upcoming Projects | As Ohio gears up for a new round of infrastructure projects, the Department of Transportation (ODOT) is carefully reviewing certifications for Disadvantaged and Small Business Enterprises. |
| April 29, 2025 | Maryland Bill to Create Department of Social and Economic Mobility | In a move to consolidate state efforts to combat poverty and expand economic opportunities, the Maryland General Assembly is considering a bill. It aims to establish a new Department of Social and ...Read more |
| April 18, 2025 | City of Madera Sees no DBE Opportunities for Transit Projects | Madera has set its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for transit projects at 0% throu ...Read more |
| March 26, 2025 | Minnesota DOT Launches New DBE Provisions | The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced updates to its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) special provisions, which will take effect for projects letting on February 2 ...Read more |
| February 28, 2025 | Federal DBE & State M/WBE Programs will survive DEI Rollback | The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and state Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) programs are expected to remain intact despite President Trump’s recent executive or ...Read more |
| February 6, 2025 | Gov’t Agencies and Private Orgs offer Business Grants for Veterans | Veteran business owners looking for financial support have access to several grant programs that provide free funding to help start or grow their businesses. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be ...Read more |
| January 30, 2025 | DBE Program to Stay, other DEI Programs Rolled Back | Programs that focus on helping traditionally underrepresented groups in federal construction projects are facing challenges, but they aren't gone. These programs, such as those managed by t ...Read more |