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For decades, federal, state and local governments have enacted statutes and regulations aimed at implementing preferences for minority-owned...
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By Trent Cotney
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The U.S. Department of Labor made big news on Aug. 8 when it finalized a new wage calculation rule. It benefits construction workers on fede...
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By Jessica Zelitt
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On April 13, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 360 into law. This legislation alters the time period for bringing forward c...
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By Josh Mahan
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By Abby M. Warren
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By Peter Comstock
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When U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced their surprise reconciliation deal that pas...
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