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State Transportation Officials Join Call for Greater Equity in DBE Prime Contracting

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The heads of six state DOTs have signed on to the Equity in Infrastructure Project's pledge to increase the share of prime contracts that go to disadvantaged businesses.

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US DOT Awards $95M in IIJA Tech-Related Grants

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Grants are for planning and developing prototype technology projects intended to improve transportation safety, equity, efficiency and innovation.

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Safety, Equity, Climate Change and Job Creation To Shape Transportation Policy

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DOT Secretary Buttigieg and deputies also emphasize breaking down "silos."

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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HEALTHY FOREST ENTERPRISE INCENTIVES PROGRAM (HF): Provides incentives for certified businesses that are primarily engaged in harvesting, initial processing or transporting of qualifying forest products. EQUITY INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT: Targeted toward new, technology-based businesses that pay wages in excess of the state or county average wage.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Companies must be less than five years old; have an annual payroll between $100,000 and $1 million; show proof of an equity investment of at least $250,000; pay at least 150% of the lesser of the state or county average hourly wage where the business is located; and meet requisite payroll thresholds.

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