Geothermal Policy & Nevada Data Centers: A bipartisan Next-Generation Geothermal R&D bill aims to speed next-gen geothermal, including enhanced and closed-loop systems that could better serve power-hungry Nevada data centers. Defense Tech in Nevada: Fuse signed a five-year CRADA with Nevada National Security Sites to validate next-gen fusion tech and boost tritium/neutron capabilities for nuclear security and pulsed fusion. Autonomous Tech in Las Vegas: Amazon’s Zoox cleared key federal steps to begin paid, steering-wheel-free robotaxi service in Las Vegas, with broader CES 2027 connectivity also expanding via Delta’s new Asia routes. IT Asset Disposal & Efficiency: Blancco will demo and panel at the ITAD Summit in Las Vegas, focusing on streamlining erasure/processing workflows to cut costs. Mining Update (Independence, Nevada): Black Bear Minerals’ scoping study for the Independence gold project outlines a conventional heap-leach path with a base-case post-tax NPV of about A$511M and ~1.4-year payback. Water & Wildlife: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized downlisting the razorback sucker, citing long-running Colorado River basin conservation that includes Nevada. Local Tech Governance: Henderson rejected a data center moratorium, choosing code changes and licensing frameworks instead. Workforce & Education: Nevada’s Native American tuition waiver grew five-fold since 2021, but campuses warn funding is lagging demand.