Not everyone is sold on McKee’s plan to boost MBE program

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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