Finance & Commerce

DOT moves to modify minority contracting rules

The U.S. DOT moves to revise its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, removing race- and sex-based contracting criteria ...

DOT guts DBE program ahead of Construction Inclusion Week

A new interim final rule for the 45-year-old initiative requires all current DBEs to be re-evaluated for certification ...
The Daily Reporter

US DOT moves to end minority contracting rules

The U.S. DOT moves to end its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, sparking concerns over impacts on minority ...

DOT chief threatens to fire air traffic controllers who skip work

The Trump administration has also threatened to lay off thousands of federal employees at other agencies if Congress doesn’t ...

You’re 10 times more likely to have a flight delay during the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary says: ‘These controllers are stressed out’

Historically, 5% of delays can be attributed to air traffic controller staffing issues. This week, it’s been 53%, Sean Duffy ...