Project has no goals for disadvantaged or small businesses. Advocates warn millions could be lost to DBE firms. Bridge set to open by Oct. 31, 2031, led by MnDOT and WisDOT. The $1.8 billion Blatnik ...

On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued an Interim Final Rule and Guidance that significantly changes the certification process for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises ...

WisDOT paused DBE goals for federally funded projects after Oct. 3. Over 1,200 disadvantaged firms must recertify under new U.S. DOT rules. The new rule removes race- and sex-based criteria for DBE ...

Any disadvantaged business enterprises that are not recertified as DBE firms under the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s new standards can be terminated from projects for good cause, DOT officials said ...