In Texas, the Harris County Commissioners Court passed a $15 minimum prevailing wage rate for all building and multi-family construction contracts. Seven other worker protection laws were also passed. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Harris County Passes $15 Minimum Prevailing Wage
Augusta Considers Discrimination Study in Government Contracting
The City of Augusta, Georgia currently has race and gender neutral programs to support disadvantaged businesses. However, with a new disparity study to look at discrimination against minority and women-owned businesses, they may be able to implement a race and gender conscious program. See here … [Read more...] about Augusta Considers Discrimination Study in Government Contracting
Los Angeles Adds LGBTQ Businesses for Contract Procurement Opportunities
Los Angeles becomes the biggest municipality to formally include LGBTQ businesses in their contract procurement process. Similar moves have been made by Orlando, Nashville and Baltimore. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Adds LGBTQ Businesses for Contract Procurement Opportunities
NYC Comptroller Proposes that the City Add a Chief Diversity Officer
NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer wants the 2019 New York City Charter Revision Commission to put a proposal on the November ballot to require a Chief Diversity Officer in the mayor’s cabinet and one at each city agency. The position would oversee city procurement and contracting with MWBEs, as well … [Read more...] about NYC Comptroller Proposes that the City Add a Chief Diversity Officer
Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Project Exceeding Diversity Goals
Under Nevada's SB1, a goal of 15% for small business participation was part of the Raiders Stadium construction project. To date, the project has exceeded that goal with 19% small business participation. In addition, 69% of workforce hours were attributed to women and minorities (exceeding the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Project Exceeding Diversity Goals
New York City Introduces Bill to Expand Prevailing Wage Requirement
New York City Councilman Ben Kallos is reintroducing a bill that would require all construction workers to get paid the prevailing wage on any projects getting city subsidies. This would expand the prevailing wage requirement from just projects built under a direct government contract to also … [Read more...] about New York City Introduces Bill to Expand Prevailing Wage Requirement