Mary Scott NabersMary Scott Nabers https://maryscottnabers.com Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:05:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-Web-Mary-Scott-Nabers-6813-Edit-Edit-Crop-32x32.jpg Mary Scott Nabers https://maryscottnabers.com 32 32 FHWA allocates $408M to fund rural bridges replacements, repairs https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/fhwa-allocates-408m-to-fund-rural-bridges-replacements-repairs/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/fhwa-allocates-408m-to-fund-rural-bridges-replacements-repairs/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:05:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/fhwa-allocates-408m-to-fund-rural-bridges-replacements-repairs/ The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced a $407.7 million investment in rural infrastructure. The awards will enable 12 states to repair and replace 119 bridges.  A total of 14 projects were selected to receive funding through the Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP). The program targets infrastructure in states with a population density of less than […]

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]]> The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced a $407.7 million investment in rural infrastructure. The awards will enable 12 states to repair and replace 119 bridges.  A total of 14 projects were selected to receive funding through the Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP). The program targets infrastructure in states with a population density of less than […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/fhwa-allocates-408m-to-fund-rural-bridges-replacements-repairs/feed/ 0 TSU advances $200M School of Law building into design phase https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/tsu-advances-200m-school-of-law-building-into-design-phase/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/tsu-advances-200m-school-of-law-building-into-design-phase/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:04:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/tsu-advances-200m-school-of-law-building-into-design-phase/ Texas Southern University (TSU) will soon contract with a designer for its upcoming $185 million to $200 million project to build a new centralized building for the School of Law. Construction is expected to begin in September 2027.  The Thurgood Marshall Law Center (TMLC) will replace the existing Thurgood Marshall School of Law building for all law education […]

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]]> Texas Southern University (TSU) will soon contract with a designer for its upcoming $185 million to $200 million project to build a new centralized building for the School of Law. Construction is expected to begin in September 2027.  The Thurgood Marshall Law Center (TMLC) will replace the existing Thurgood Marshall School of Law building for all law education […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/tsu-advances-200m-school-of-law-building-into-design-phase/feed/ 0 California secures $164M for port, resilience and channel projects https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/california-secures-164m-for-port-resilience-and-channel-projects/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/california-secures-164m-for-port-resilience-and-channel-projects/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/california-secures-164m-for-port-resilience-and-channel-projects/ California has secured approximately $164.5 million in federal assistance to inject into the state’s ports, critical ecosystems, community resilience and navigation channels.  The allocation will directly go toward the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fiscal Year 2026 work plan. The plan highlights significant resource allocations through the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) to support donor and energy transfer ports.  […]

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]]> California has secured approximately $164.5 million in federal assistance to inject into the state’s ports, critical ecosystems, community resilience and navigation channels.  The allocation will directly go toward the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fiscal Year 2026 work plan. The plan highlights significant resource allocations through the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) to support donor and energy transfer ports.  […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/california-secures-164m-for-port-resilience-and-channel-projects/feed/ 0 DOE prepares next-gen nuclear energy workforce with $50M federal-university partnership https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/doe-prepares-next-gen-nuclear-energy-workforce-with-50m-federal-university-partnership/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/doe-prepares-next-gen-nuclear-energy-workforce-with-50m-federal-university-partnership/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/doe-prepares-next-gen-nuclear-energy-workforce-with-50m-federal-university-partnership/ The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy recently distributed $49.7 million across 10 university-led projects designed to develop nuclear safety training programs and curricula.  Officials anticipate that the nuclear energy sector will experience unprecedented job growth over the next 25 years. As the United States prepares for an influx of nuclear energy, it will need […]

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]]> The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy recently distributed $49.7 million across 10 university-led projects designed to develop nuclear safety training programs and curricula.  Officials anticipate that the nuclear energy sector will experience unprecedented job growth over the next 25 years. As the United States prepares for an influx of nuclear energy, it will need […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/14/doe-prepares-next-gen-nuclear-energy-workforce-with-50m-federal-university-partnership/feed/ 0 Tulsa voters approve $609M school bond package https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/13/tulsa-voters-approve-609m-school-bond-package/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/13/tulsa-voters-approve-609m-school-bond-package/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:04:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/13/tulsa-voters-approve-609m-school-bond-package/ Voters in Tulsa have overwhelmingly approved a four-part, $609 million bond package to fund major improvements across Tulsa Public Schools, marking one of the district’s most significant capital investments in decades.  The “Strong Schools, Strong Tulsa” package passed with at least 81% support across all four propositions and will be funded without a tax increase. […]

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]]> Voters in Tulsa have overwhelmingly approved a four-part, $609 million bond package to fund major improvements across Tulsa Public Schools, marking one of the district’s most significant capital investments in decades.  The “Strong Schools, Strong Tulsa” package passed with at least 81% support across all four propositions and will be funded without a tax increase. […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/13/tulsa-voters-approve-609m-school-bond-package/feed/ 0 Texas opens $350M fund for advanced nuclear development https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/13/texas-opens-350m-fund-for-advanced-nuclear-development/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/13/texas-opens-350m-fund-for-advanced-nuclear-development/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/13/texas-opens-350m-fund-for-advanced-nuclear-development/ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) opened applications on April 1 for the $350 million Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund (TANDF). This is a reimbursement grant program targeting companies and organizations positioned to build advanced reactors, expand nuclear manufacturing and strengthen the state’s domestic fuel cycle supply chain.  There are two primary programs […]

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]]> Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) opened applications on April 1 for the $350 million Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund (TANDF). This is a reimbursement grant program targeting companies and organizations positioned to build advanced reactors, expand nuclear manufacturing and strengthen the state’s domestic fuel cycle supply chain.  There are two primary programs […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/13/texas-opens-350m-fund-for-advanced-nuclear-development/feed/ 0 Play, Gather, Thrive: Cities double down on recreation investments  https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/10/play-gather-thrive-cities-double-down-on-recreation-investments/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/10/play-gather-thrive-cities-double-down-on-recreation-investments/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:52:15 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/10/play-gather-thrive-cities-double-down-on-recreation-investments/ Local government officials across America regularly maintain and preserve public assets, while also investing in the development of new ones. Currently, municipal leaders nationwide are making significant investments in recreational infrastructure, reflecting a growing recognition that quality-of-life amenities are essential components of strong communities. Parks, aquatic centers, and multi-use recreation facilities are no longer viewed as […]

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]]> Local government officials across America regularly maintain and preserve public assets, while also investing in the development of new ones. Currently, municipal leaders nationwide are making significant investments in recreational infrastructure, reflecting a growing recognition that quality-of-life amenities are essential components of strong communities. Parks, aquatic centers, and multi-use recreation facilities are no longer viewed as […]

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