by Mary Scott Nabers | Apr 6, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities
Federal programs that have been significantly enhanced are now responsible for hundreds of new projects called ‘rail to trail’ initiatives throughout the U.S. Congress authorized billions of dollars to support multi-use trails and other kinds of non-motorized...
by Mary Scott Nabers | Apr 5, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities
A recent study revealed some shocking facts. Researchers with Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization, provided data that points to more than 200 million Americans who must depend on contaminated drinking water. Chemicals that are commonly used to treat...
by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 31, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities
American ports, even those that are among the busiest in the world, have faced near-crippling levels of congestion since the outbreak of COVID. Supply chain back-ups have also had a negative impact. The smaller ports especially have scrambled to meet demand, but it is...
by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 29, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities
Public officials at the local levels of government are using recent increases in tax revenue to support tourism projects. State officials throughout the country are also launching new funding programs to increase economic development and lock in future economic...
by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 24, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities
The federal government is changing the rules for some very significant funding programs. Many of the changes relate to how federal agencies will distribute funding to state and local governments and the types of projects the funding will support. Rules emphasizing...