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Episode 1: PFAS Settlement Explained – How Public Water Systems Can Access $13B in Funding

July 2, 2026

In this episode of The Government Connection, Mary Scott Nabers speaks with Steve Tugend, Director + Chair of the Government Affairs Practice at Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter, and David Grossman, Partner at Kelly & Grossman. They discuss the landmark $13 billion PFAS settlement with major industrial producers and what it means for public water systems seeking funding to address PFAS contamination.

The conversation covers eligibility, the claims process, important deadlines, and practical guidance for public officials navigating the settlement and pursuing resources to improve water infrastructure. Visit pfasclaimaction.com for more information.

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Meet the expert host:

Mary Scott Nabers is President/CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc. (SPI). A recognized expert regarding P3s, she is the author of Collaboration Nation – How Public-Private Ventures Are Revolutionizing the Business of Government & Inside the Infrastructure Revolution – A Roadmap for Rebuilding America.

Her articles have been published by media outlets, including Forbes, CNBC, The Hill and POLITICO. Mary was the President and General Manager of two media firms. In government, she served as the Commissioner representing Business at the Texas Employment Commission where she was a high-profile, proactive business advocate who founded The Texas Business Council. Then, Commissioner Nabers moved to the Texas Railroad Commission, the state’s regulatory agency for the oil and gas industry, which at the time regulated approximately $65 billion of the state’s economy annually.

Strategic Partnerships

Strategic Partnerships, Inc. (SPI) is a nationally focused business development, government affairs consulting, and procurement consulting firm. Since 1995, the SPI team has offered a more comprehensive suite of services than any other firm in the country. SPI’s capabilities include expertise in the areas of Public-Private Partnerships and the State, Local, and Education (SLED) market.

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