Mary Scott NabersMary Scott Nabers https://maryscottnabers.com Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:46:27 +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 NIH opens $88M funding opportunity for research facilities https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/24/nih-opens-88m-funding-opportunity-for-research-facilities/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/24/nih-opens-88m-funding-opportunity-for-research-facilities/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:46:27 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/24/nih-opens-88m-funding-opportunity-for-research-facilities/ The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has opened an $88 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to develop shared-use research facilities or research-supporting facilities. Applications are due by Jan. 25, 2028.  The NOFO supports two distinct construction programs designed to support different research fields. These include the Biomedical Research Facilities (BRF) program and the HIV/AIDS […]

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]]> The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has opened an $88 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to develop shared-use research facilities or research-supporting facilities. Applications are due by Jan. 25, 2028.  The NOFO supports two distinct construction programs designed to support different research fields. These include the Biomedical Research Facilities (BRF) program and the HIV/AIDS […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/24/nih-opens-88m-funding-opportunity-for-research-facilities/feed/ 0 California plans $95.2M investment in zero-emission transportation https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/24/california-plans-95-2m-investment-in-zero-emission-transportation/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/24/california-plans-95-2m-investment-in-zero-emission-transportation/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:37:59 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/24/california-plans-95-2m-investment-in-zero-emission-transportation/ The state of California will invest $95.2 million to expand zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure across the state.  Projects receiving funding will prioritize EV charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, providing light-, medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs with greater, more reliable access to essential charging options.  The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently approved the funding, providing direct support […]

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]]> The state of California will invest $95.2 million to expand zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure across the state.  Projects receiving funding will prioritize EV charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, providing light-, medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs with greater, more reliable access to essential charging options.  The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently approved the funding, providing direct support […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/24/california-plans-95-2m-investment-in-zero-emission-transportation/feed/ 0 Federal cybersecurity resources target growing threats to schools https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/24/federal-cybersecurity-resources-target-growing-threats-to-schools/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/24/federal-cybersecurity-resources-target-growing-threats-to-schools/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:28:01 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/24/federal-cybersecurity-resources-target-growing-threats-to-schools/ The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently released a free collection of K-12 cybersecurity resources to help school and district leaders mitigate and respond to growing cyber threats.  The guidance comes at a time when the education sector is being targeted for cyberattacks both directly and through third-party vendors.   The CISA resources include two […]

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]]> The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently released a free collection of K-12 cybersecurity resources to help school and district leaders mitigate and respond to growing cyber threats.  The guidance comes at a time when the education sector is being targeted for cyberattacks both directly and through third-party vendors.   The CISA resources include two […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/24/federal-cybersecurity-resources-target-growing-threats-to-schools/feed/ 0 The next disaster recovery starts before the disaster happens https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/21/the-next-disaster-recovery-starts-before-the-disaster-happens/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/21/the-next-disaster-recovery-starts-before-the-disaster-happens/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:13:27 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/21/the-next-disaster-recovery-starts-before-the-disaster-happens/ For decades, the federal government has approached long-term disaster recovery in somewhat of a peculiar way. The process was this: wait for catastrophe, appropriate billions of dollars, and then begin figuring out how the money will be administered. Congress has now announced big changes. Buried inside the newly enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act […]

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]]> For decades, the federal government has approached long-term disaster recovery in somewhat of a peculiar way. The process was this: wait for catastrophe, appropriate billions of dollars, and then begin figuring out how the money will be administered. Congress has now announced big changes. Buried inside the newly enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/21/the-next-disaster-recovery-starts-before-the-disaster-happens/feed/ 0 Billions now flowing to public sector asset modernization projects https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/20/billions-now-flowing-to-public-sector-asset-modernization-projects/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/20/billions-now-flowing-to-public-sector-asset-modernization-projects/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/20/billions-now-flowing-to-public-sector-asset-modernization-projects/ City officials throughout America are aggressively launching major projects to modernize or replace public assets. Many of the largest initiatives are focused on public safety, operational efficiency and expanded city services. Aging facilities, changing service demands and new technology requirements are prompting local governments to rethink everything from police headquarters and transit centers to cultural […]

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]]> City officials throughout America are aggressively launching major projects to modernize or replace public assets. Many of the largest initiatives are focused on public safety, operational efficiency and expanded city services. Aging facilities, changing service demands and new technology requirements are prompting local governments to rethink everything from police headquarters and transit centers to cultural […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/20/billions-now-flowing-to-public-sector-asset-modernization-projects/feed/ 0 New EPA guidance aims to prevent drinking water system failures https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/19/new-epa-guidance-aims-to-prevent-drinking-water-system-failures/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/19/new-epa-guidance-aims-to-prevent-drinking-water-system-failures/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:57:44 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/19/new-epa-guidance-aims-to-prevent-drinking-water-system-failures/ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging states to take a more proactive approach to protecting drinking water systems, with new guidance designed to help officials identify and address vulnerabilities before they disrupt service or threaten public health.  The EPA released its Systemic Issues Checklist on Aug. 13, providing guidance for state drinking water […]

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]]> The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging states to take a more proactive approach to protecting drinking water systems, with new guidance designed to help officials identify and address vulnerabilities before they disrupt service or threaten public health.  The EPA released its Systemic Issues Checklist on Aug. 13, providing guidance for state drinking water […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/19/new-epa-guidance-aims-to-prevent-drinking-water-system-failures/feed/ 0 $174M North Carolina dam project advances amid scheduling challenges https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/19/174m-north-carolina-dam-project-advances-amid-scheduling-challenges/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/19/174m-north-carolina-dam-project-advances-amid-scheduling-challenges/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:42:53 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/08/19/174m-north-carolina-dam-project-advances-amid-scheduling-challenges/ Lake Lure, North Carolina, is moving to replace a century-old dam after releasing its initial preliminary designs for the project. While the estimated $158 million to $174 million initiative is needed to mitigate the dam’s risk of failure, the town has been mired in delays, relocations, disputes and other pressing questions preventing officials from breaking ground.  […]

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]]> Lake Lure, North Carolina, is moving to replace a century-old dam after releasing its initial preliminary designs for the project. While the estimated $158 million to $174 million initiative is needed to mitigate the dam’s risk of failure, the town has been mired in delays, relocations, disputes and other pressing questions preventing officials from breaking ground.  […]

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