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Indiana Drops Diversity in Contracts | Fort Wayne News
Indiana’s governor and attorney general are ditching race and sex preferences in state contracting, replacing them with a “Merit, Excellence, and Innovation” framework — a move that ends decades-old programs meant to boost minority and women-owned businesses. While disparity studies show systemic barriers, critics like the Greater Indianapolis NAACP warn this shift risks sending a message that Black Hoosiers’ value is fading. They stress that government can change policy, not erase inherent worth. For Black entrepreneurs, the call is clear: keep building — your place is earned through…
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