SOME PEOPLE ARE questioning Gov. Daniel J. McKee's proposal to boost the state’s required participation in the Minority Business Enterprise program from 10% to 15% when the state has routinely failed to hit the 10% mark over the years. Tomás Ávila, pictured above, associate director for the R.I. Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, says reaching the higher goal is achievable. PBN FILE PHOTO/DAVID HANSEN
AFTER THE STATE last year exceeded the minimum requirements for awarding government contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses, Gov. Daniel J. McKee wants to raise those legal requirements even higher. McKee has proposed boosting participation in the Minority Business Enterprise program from 10% to 15%, but some advocates say raising those mandates is meaningless unless…
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