Authority tasked with developing strategic plans and reporting on nuclear energy grants annually.

Idaho National Laboratory Director John Wagner and Energy Department officials celebrated recent advanced-reactor criticalities and said they expect three reactors to have achieved criticality by July 4, citing accelerated program timelines and a recent $17.5 billion loan commitment to build large reactors.

Kentucky's new program will evaluate grants and develop a strategic nuclear energy plan.

The Becker County Board voted to adopt Resolution 2F, a reworded draft urging the state to repeal Minnesota's moratorium on new nuclear power development after debate over removing county-specific endorsements; the motion carried unanimously.

Santee Cooper retains rate authority as South Carolina streamlines energy generation regulations

North Korea intensifies its nuclear development and military collaboration with Russia, challenging U.S., Japan, and South Korea's trilateral cooperation.

Senator Kirk Carpenter raises concerns about nuclear energy economics and international competition.

Emmy Leslowski highlighted nuclear partnerships (Valor Atomics selection) and geothermal district‑heating prospects. Mick Thomas (Oil, Gas & Mining) described dramatic permit‑time improvements and requested an RFA to implement a Gemini‑based digital modernization pilot (one‑time $935,001; ongoing $850,000) funded from oil & gas restricted funds.