Mary Scott NabersMary Scott Nabers https://maryscottnabers.com Tue, 12 May 2026 05:04:00 +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 Unprecedented demand for water funding outpaces Texas’ flagship program for first time https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/12/unprecedented-demand-for-water-funding-outpaces-texas-flagship-program-for-first-time/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/12/unprecedented-demand-for-water-funding-outpaces-texas-flagship-program-for-first-time/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 05:04:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/12/unprecedented-demand-for-water-funding-outpaces-texas-flagship-program-for-first-time/ Texas’ flagship water financing program is struggling to keep pace with unprecedented demand as communities statewide seek billions of dollars for reservoirs, pipelines, desalination plants and aging infrastructure upgrades amid worsening drought conditions and rapid population growth.   Earlier this month, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved another round of low-interest financing through the State Water Implementation Fund for […]

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]]> Texas’ flagship water financing program is struggling to keep pace with unprecedented demand as communities statewide seek billions of dollars for reservoirs, pipelines, desalination plants and aging infrastructure upgrades amid worsening drought conditions and rapid population growth.   Earlier this month, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved another round of low-interest financing through the State Water Implementation Fund for […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/12/unprecedented-demand-for-water-funding-outpaces-texas-flagship-program-for-first-time/feed/ 0 CAL FIRE opens $70M wildfire mitigation funding opportunity https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/12/cal-fire-opens-70m-wildfire-mitigation-funding-opportunity/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/12/cal-fire-opens-70m-wildfire-mitigation-funding-opportunity/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 05:02:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/12/cal-fire-opens-70m-wildfire-mitigation-funding-opportunity/ The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is accepting applications for up to $70 million in wildfire prevention grants funded through Proposition 4, the California Climate Bond approved by voters in November 2024.  The solicitation opened May 7, coinciding with Wildfire Preparedness Week, and closes July 8. Applications must be submitted through the CAL FIRE Grants Portal.  […]

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]]> The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is accepting applications for up to $70 million in wildfire prevention grants funded through Proposition 4, the California Climate Bond approved by voters in November 2024.  The solicitation opened May 7, coinciding with Wildfire Preparedness Week, and closes July 8. Applications must be submitted through the CAL FIRE Grants Portal.  […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/12/cal-fire-opens-70m-wildfire-mitigation-funding-opportunity/feed/ 0 Bay City Public Schools targets safety, facilities in $72M upgrade https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/12/bay-city-public-schools-targets-safety-facilities-in-72m-upgrade/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/12/bay-city-public-schools-targets-safety-facilities-in-72m-upgrade/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/12/bay-city-public-schools-targets-safety-facilities-in-72m-upgrade/ Bay City Public Schools in Michigan is moving forward with a districtwide modernization and infrastructure improvement plan following an influx of public funds.  City voters approved the district’s $72.08 million bond proposal on May 5, carrying it with 55% of the vote. The funds will support improvements across 14 district facilities.  Primarily, the new funds will support safety and security upgrades, modern controlled-entry and lockdown systems, high-definition surveillance […]

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]]> Bay City Public Schools in Michigan is moving forward with a districtwide modernization and infrastructure improvement plan following an influx of public funds.  City voters approved the district’s $72.08 million bond proposal on May 5, carrying it with 55% of the vote. The funds will support improvements across 14 district facilities.  Primarily, the new funds will support safety and security upgrades, modern controlled-entry and lockdown systems, high-definition surveillance […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/12/bay-city-public-schools-targets-safety-facilities-in-72m-upgrade/feed/ 0 Atlanta advances $10B neighborhood reinvestment initiative https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/11/atlanta-advances-10b-neighborhood-reinvestment-initiative/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/11/atlanta-advances-10b-neighborhood-reinvestment-initiative/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 05:04:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/11/atlanta-advances-10b-neighborhood-reinvestment-initiative/ The Atlanta City Council has accepted a series of 13 recommendations to support the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) – a $10 billion plan to improve community well-being and connectivity in underserved areas.  The NRI was launched in 2025, originally as a $5 billion initiative. Since then, the projected budget has bloomed as the city’s vision for improving living conditions for disconnected […]

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]]> The Atlanta City Council has accepted a series of 13 recommendations to support the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) – a $10 billion plan to improve community well-being and connectivity in underserved areas.  The NRI was launched in 2025, originally as a $5 billion initiative. Since then, the projected budget has bloomed as the city’s vision for improving living conditions for disconnected […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/11/atlanta-advances-10b-neighborhood-reinvestment-initiative/feed/ 0 HUD shifts priorities for COC program prior to June NOFO https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/11/hud-shifts-priorities-for-coc-program-prior-to-june-nofo/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/11/hud-shifts-priorities-for-coc-program-prior-to-june-nofo/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 05:02:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/11/hud-shifts-priorities-for-coc-program-prior-to-june-nofo/ The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is preparing major changes to its homelessness funding programs that could shift billions of dollars toward transitional housing, treatment services and workforce-focused programs, creating new opportunities for housing developers, service providers and contractors.  The agency said the proposed changes are intended to address underlying causes of homelessness, including substance abuse, mental illness and unemployment, […]

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]]> The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is preparing major changes to its homelessness funding programs that could shift billions of dollars toward transitional housing, treatment services and workforce-focused programs, creating new opportunities for housing developers, service providers and contractors.  The agency said the proposed changes are intended to address underlying causes of homelessness, including substance abuse, mental illness and unemployment, […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/11/hud-shifts-priorities-for-coc-program-prior-to-june-nofo/feed/ 0 America’s airports prepare for a new era of expansion and modernization https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/08/americas-airports-prepare-for-a-new-era-of-expansion-and-modernization/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/08/americas-airports-prepare-for-a-new-era-of-expansion-and-modernization/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 17:28:09 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/08/americas-airports-prepare-for-a-new-era-of-expansion-and-modernization/ America’s airports are entering a new era of expansion and modernization as passenger demand, aging infrastructure, security requirements, and economic growth continue to drive major capital investment nationwide. From large international hubs to growing regional airports, officials are advancing projects designed to improve traveler experiences, expand operational capacity, strengthen security systems, and position airports for long-term […]

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]]> America’s airports are entering a new era of expansion and modernization as passenger demand, aging infrastructure, security requirements, and economic growth continue to drive major capital investment nationwide. From large international hubs to growing regional airports, officials are advancing projects designed to improve traveler experiences, expand operational capacity, strengthen security systems, and position airports for long-term […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/08/americas-airports-prepare-for-a-new-era-of-expansion-and-modernization/feed/ 0 Presidential council recommends foundational shift to federal disaster response  https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/08/presidential-council-recommends-foundational-shift-to-federal-disaster-response/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/08/presidential-council-recommends-foundational-shift-to-federal-disaster-response/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 05:05:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/05/08/presidential-council-recommends-foundational-shift-to-federal-disaster-response/ A presidential council finalized on Thursday new recommendations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that could lead to a generational shift in federal disaster policy.  The President’s Council to Assess the FEMA, consisting of federal and state lawmakers, experts and local leaders, outlined a series of ten recommendations that would primarily give state and […]

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]]> A presidential council finalized on Thursday new recommendations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that could lead to a generational shift in federal disaster policy.  The President’s Council to Assess the FEMA, consisting of federal and state lawmakers, experts and local leaders, outlined a series of ten recommendations that would primarily give state and […]

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