Mary Scott NabersMary Scott Nabers https://maryscottnabers.com Thu, 30 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 USDOT opens $1.1B grant program to enhance rail crossing safety, infrastructure https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/usdot-opens-1-1b-grant-program-to-enhance-rail-crossing-safety-infrastructure/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/usdot-opens-1-1b-grant-program-to-enhance-rail-crossing-safety-infrastructure/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:05:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/usdot-opens-1-1b-grant-program-to-enhance-rail-crossing-safety-infrastructure/ The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is making $1.1 billion available for rail crossing safety projects nationwide, expanding a federal grant program focused on reducing collisions, improving traffic flow and separating roadways from train tracks.  The funding, administered through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Crossing Safety Program, supports projects such as overpasses, upgraded warning systems and the closure of […]

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]]> The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is making $1.1 billion available for rail crossing safety projects nationwide, expanding a federal grant program focused on reducing collisions, improving traffic flow and separating roadways from train tracks.  The funding, administered through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Crossing Safety Program, supports projects such as overpasses, upgraded warning systems and the closure of […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/usdot-opens-1-1b-grant-program-to-enhance-rail-crossing-safety-infrastructure/feed/ 0 Florida announces $188M to support rural healthcare improvement programs https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/florida-announces-188m-to-support-rural-healthcare-improvement-programs/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/florida-announces-188m-to-support-rural-healthcare-improvement-programs/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:04:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/florida-announces-188m-to-support-rural-healthcare-improvement-programs/ Florida state officials are planning the next steps in the state’s efforts to address rural healthcare challenges and unmet needs.  Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has unveiled an $188 million investment through six programs to improve healthcare services in rural communities. Applications are due by July 31.  The funding will be distributed through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The RHTP is […]

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]]> Florida state officials are planning the next steps in the state’s efforts to address rural healthcare challenges and unmet needs.  Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has unveiled an $188 million investment through six programs to improve healthcare services in rural communities. Applications are due by July 31.  The funding will be distributed through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The RHTP is […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/florida-announces-188m-to-support-rural-healthcare-improvement-programs/feed/ 0 CEQ opens call for solutions to modernize permitting https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/ceq-opens-call-for-solutions-to-modernize-permitting/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/ceq-opens-call-for-solutions-to-modernize-permitting/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/ceq-opens-call-for-solutions-to-modernize-permitting/ The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has officially opened the doors for its Permitting Innovators program, unveiling a Call for Solutions to implement measures to modernize and streamline federal environmental reviews and permitting processes. The Permitting Innovation Center (PIC) will host an informational webinar on May 14 outlining further details on the program timeline, submission process and Expo details.  Private companies – including technology companies, […]

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]]> The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has officially opened the doors for its Permitting Innovators program, unveiling a Call for Solutions to implement measures to modernize and streamline federal environmental reviews and permitting processes. The Permitting Innovation Center (PIC) will host an informational webinar on May 14 outlining further details on the program timeline, submission process and Expo details.  Private companies – including technology companies, […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/ceq-opens-call-for-solutions-to-modernize-permitting/feed/ 0 Port of Baltimore plans expansion project with new federal grant https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/port-of-baltimore-plans-expansion-project-with-new-federal-grant/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/port-of-baltimore-plans-expansion-project-with-new-federal-grant/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:02:00 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/port-of-baltimore-plans-expansion-project-with-new-federal-grant/ The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has awarded $39.7 million to Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Ltd. for a container yard expansion and cargo-handling equipment at the Sparrows Point site in Baltimore County.  The project covers 330 acres planned for a terminal, container yard and support facilities as part of the redevelopment of the former Bethlehem Steel property.  According to […]

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]]> The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has awarded $39.7 million to Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Ltd. for a container yard expansion and cargo-handling equipment at the Sparrows Point site in Baltimore County.  The project covers 330 acres planned for a terminal, container yard and support facilities as part of the redevelopment of the former Bethlehem Steel property.  According to […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/30/port-of-baltimore-plans-expansion-project-with-new-federal-grant/feed/ 0 New Rural Broadband Institute to guide communities through BEAD, deployment and digital opportunity  https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/29/new-rural-broadband-institute-to-guide-communities-through-bead-deployment-and-digital-opportunity/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/29/new-rural-broadband-institute-to-guide-communities-through-bead-deployment-and-digital-opportunity/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:30:01 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/29/new-rural-broadband-institute-to-guide-communities-through-bead-deployment-and-digital-opportunity/ Communities are entering the most consequential broadband funding period in a generation.   Backed by billions in federal dollars, states, local governments, internet service providers and infrastructure partners are preparing projects designed to address persistent gaps in reliable high-speed internet access across the U.S.  At the center of that effort is the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access and […]

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]]> Communities are entering the most consequential broadband funding period in a generation.   Backed by billions in federal dollars, states, local governments, internet service providers and infrastructure partners are preparing projects designed to address persistent gaps in reliable high-speed internet access across the U.S.  At the center of that effort is the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access and […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/29/new-rural-broadband-institute-to-guide-communities-through-bead-deployment-and-digital-opportunity/feed/ 0 States ramp up healthcare modernization with major investments in labs, hospitals and behavioral health https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/29/states-ramp-up-healthcare-modernization-with-major-investments-in-labs-hospitals-and-behavioral-health/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/29/states-ramp-up-healthcare-modernization-with-major-investments-in-labs-hospitals-and-behavioral-health/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:17:11 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/29/states-ramp-up-healthcare-modernization-with-major-investments-in-labs-hospitals-and-behavioral-health/ Healthcare modernization projects across the U.S. are accelerating as public agencies respond to aging infrastructure, workforce constraints, and rising demand for behavioral health and advanced diagnostics.   Recent data and industry reporting point to several converging trends: increased capital investment in public health labs and hospital expansions, a sharp focus on behavioral health capacity and forensic […]

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]]> Healthcare modernization projects across the U.S. are accelerating as public agencies respond to aging infrastructure, workforce constraints, and rising demand for behavioral health and advanced diagnostics.   Recent data and industry reporting point to several converging trends: increased capital investment in public health labs and hospital expansions, a sharp focus on behavioral health capacity and forensic […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/29/states-ramp-up-healthcare-modernization-with-major-investments-in-labs-hospitals-and-behavioral-health/feed/ 0 Nikesh Patel: Ensuring meaningful, lasting impacts in Public Works https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/29/nikesh-patel-ensuring-meaningful-lasting-impacts-in-public-works/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/29/nikesh-patel-ensuring-meaningful-lasting-impacts-in-public-works/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:10:24 +0000 https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/29/nikesh-patel-ensuring-meaningful-lasting-impacts-in-public-works/ Strategic Partnerships, Inc. salutes you, public sector officials: The Profiles in Power section spotlights and recognizes powerful figures across America’s public sector landscape. This week’s Profile in Power is of Nikesh Patel, Director of Public Works for the City of Sarasota, Florida. My public career highlights and education I serve as Director of Public Works for […]

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]]> Strategic Partnerships, Inc. salutes you, public sector officials: The Profiles in Power section spotlights and recognizes powerful figures across America’s public sector landscape. This week’s Profile in Power is of Nikesh Patel, Director of Public Works for the City of Sarasota, Florida. My public career highlights and education I serve as Director of Public Works for […]

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