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City contracts & minority-owned businesses (July 30, 2026)
['Michael Hagerty']
Houston Public Media
On Thursday’s show: We learn why a longstanding city of Houston program requiring some government contracts to be awarded to minority-owned businesses was ruled unconstitutional this week and discuss the ramifications.
Listen Audio Embed PopupOn Thursday’s show: A longstanding city of Houston program requiring some government contracts to be awarded to minority-owned businesses was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge.
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