Archive for Tag: LGBTQ

Guardian’s bill creating state certification process for LGBTQ-owned businesses goes to governor

TRENTON, N.J. – At the heartfelt urging of Assemblyman Don Guardian, the Assembly voted to greenlight his bill authorizing the state to certify businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals on Monday.  WATCH: Recognizing LGBTQ+ businesses is an opportunity to right the wrongs of the past...

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Committee approves legislating state certification for LGBTQ-owned businesses

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Don Guardian’s bill authorizing the state to certify businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals passed an Assembly committee on Thursday. Certification makes certain businesses eligible for set-aside and goal-based contracting initiatives offered by state agencies and preference when bidding for state...

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