Cybersecurity concerns result in new funding programs ready to protect critical infrastructure in America

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 8, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

The federal government released a National Cybersecurity Strategy last week. It provides guidelines about how cybersecurity should be used to protect critical infrastructure in America. The strategy identifies five key objectives that are eligible for funding. The...

Government leaders are aggressively launching renewable and sustainable power projects

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 3, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Many parts of the country have experienced catastrophic winter weather events in recent years. In Texas recent winter weather issues were exacerbated when over-taxed grid networks failed to perform. Grid failures are why some public officials are spending millions on...

Federal funding and tax incentives are available for affordable housing projects

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 1, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

According to data released in 2022, the U.S. currently faces a shortage of approximately 3.8 million homes. More recent projections suggest that number may now be even higher. To address this extremely critical issue, Congress authorized an abundance of funding and an...

Billions in opioid settlement funding now available to public officials for various types of projects

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 24, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

For years, state governments affected by the opioid epidemic were locked in intense litigation with pharmaceutical companies, some of which are the most powerful corporations in the world. The years of legal battles are now paying off and approximately $54 billion in...

It’s a perfect time for public officials to launch riverfront redevelopment projects and private sector partners are in high demand

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 22, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Before environmental concerns became a staple of urban planning, industrial sites dominated waterfront properties in American cities. For decades, factories used urban waterways to dispose of pollutants. As environmental awareness grew, however, those sites were...

Upcoming library projects are front and center as cities and counties upgrade facilities throughout America

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 17, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

A 2019 study pointed to an interesting trend. The data provided very compelling insights into America’s libraries. It revealed that, as libraries digitize books, magazines and services, their reach and impact become significantly greater. The number of citizens using...