Managing and Preserving the Natural Resources of Arkansas

An interview with Debby Dickson, Water Development Section Manager - Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Division

Organization Description

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture, forestry, and natural resourcesresources to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national [...]

Preserving the American Spirit and Beauty of Wyoming

An interview with Beth Blackwell, Grants and Loans Manager

Organization Description

The Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments’ mission is to: ‘Effectively manage natural resources and funds for current and future generations’. They manage state land that generates revenue from land leases, such as oil and gas, and grazing. [...]

Believing in the Future of New Mexico

An interview with Floyd Trujillo, Director of IT

Organization Description

The New Mexico State Legislature created The New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) in 1992 to finance infrastructure projects for the state’s counties, cities, and certain departments of state government. The objective was to provide low-cost financing for borrowers who might not otherwise be able to access the tax-exempt bond market on a cost-effective basis. [...]

Supporting Business and Communities

EnABLE Accelerates Economic Growth

Organization Description

States with large budgets for economic development find EnABLE brings new efficiencies to their agencies. This state agency prefers to remain anonymous, but graciously consented to our study on the uses of EnABLE and the ways it is helping them in their mission. [...]