The number of those businesses that are certified for preference in state contracting dropped again, extending a 17-month downward trend.
The state’s Commission on Equity and Inclusion has been unable thus far to reverse the trend that began when it switched to a new computer software last year. It was meant to streamline the state’s certification process but instead led to a precipito… [3112 chars]
Source: Washington Examiner | Published: 2025-12-28T19:29:11Z
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