Nevada Education Accountability: Carson City School District earned a Level 3 top rating under Nevada’s new Nevada District Performance Framework, which scores “district supports” and “school outcomes” and may be refined for stronger accountability. Geothermal Funding for Nevada: Ormat won up to ~$35M from the U.S. Department of Energy, including $25M (with SLB and the University of Utah) to advance an Enhanced Geothermal Systems project at its Dixie Valley site in Nevada. AI Data Center Cooling Push: LG Electronics joined Nvidia’s partner network for power and cooling, aiming to expand AI data center infrastructure in the U.S. Grid Upgrade for AI Load: The U.S. government committed nearly $19B to modernize the electricity grid to handle rapidly growing data center demand driven by AI. Tesla Semi in Nevada: Tesla began volume production of its electric Semi at the Nevada Gigafactory, with first customer trucks rolling out after years of delays. Wildfire Risk in Northern Nevada: A Reno-area wildfire story highlights how repeated fire threats are colliding with development decisions and evacuation strain. Teacher Funding Gap: National Life Group reported 3,544 K-12 educators spent an average $626 of their own money on classroom supplies, underscoring persistent underfunding.