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Committee approves More American Fuel Act substitute, aimed at strengthening domestic nuclear fuel supply

The committee adopted the Kelly substitute for s 52 49 and reported the bill favorably (yeas 18, nays 1); supporters said it would remove outdated regulatory barriers and help expand domestic nuclear fuel capabilities.

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House approves bill on alternative nicotine products after lengthy argument over youth vaping and research

House Bill 4,001 — changing statutory treatment of nicotine and alternative-nicotine products — passed after extended floor debate about public-health effects, taxation and enforcement; lawmakers voiced both public-health and research concerns.

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State preservation office warns proposed federal rewrite of Section 106 would curb consultation, shortens review timelines

At the Sept. 9 New York State Board for Historic Preservation meeting, staff warned a proposed federal rewrite of Section 106 could remove SHPO/THPO concurrence and shorten review timelines; New York staff said they will submit comments and join advocacy with other states.

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House subcommittee holds field hearing in Kentucky on Main Street Capital Access Act

A House Financial Services subcommittee convened a field hearing at Eastern Kentucky University to examine the Main Street Capital Access Act and related measures aimed at tailoring bank regulation for community banks; witnesses described barriers to new bank formation and the role of community banks in financing local housing.

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Board delays Part 208 rules after JCAR signals objection; staff to return with revisions

The board paused action on proposed Part 208 rules after Marnie said Jay Carr (JCAR) plans to object; staff and leadership will discuss revisions and likely return the issue within the 45‑day extension.

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Auditors urge Sacramento to require platform‑level reporting and beef up STR monitoring

The city auditor recommended an ordinance and operational changes to require monthly property‑level reporting from hosting platforms and to proactively identify unpermitted short‑term rental operators. Staff said they are working on code updates and system options.

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Commission to bring 205 CMR 17 back for final vote and legislative filing

Councilor Young told Commissioners that 205 CMR 17 has completed promulgation and a Sept. 8 hearing; he asked the Commission to bring the regulation back for finalization and authorization to file with the Legislature.

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Lottery commission adopts rule giving executive director power to suspend or deny license renewals

The South Dakota Lottery Commission voted unanimously to adopt administrative rule changes that allow the executive director to suspend, revoke or deny license renewals (with appeal rights to the commission). Industry representatives urged limiting the change to narrow renewal or non-payment cases.

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Gaming Labs International warns of growing cyber risks to lotteries, urges clearer rules and assessments

GLI told the Lottery Commission that gaming and lottery systems face rising cyber threats from phishing, third-party and supply-chain attacks. GLI recommended clearer testing definitions, more frequent assessments and offered the GLI Gaming Security Framework as a tool for regulators.

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Kearney County adopts six-month moratorium on data center permits, forms rules working group

The Board of Commissioners on Sept. 15 approved a six-month moratorium on data center permits and appointed Commissioners Nathan Avery and Heath Hofstetter to a working group to draft regulations; Commissioner Jason Sinsel agreed to assist as schedules permit.

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Council to put proposed moratorium extension on next agenda after members say more time is needed

Council members signaled support for extending the current data‑center moratorium and instructed staff to place a specific extension length on an upcoming agenda so the council can vote. Members suggested 6 to 12 months with language allowing earlier termination if work finishes sooner.

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Federal directive and industry aim to reach three reactor criticalities by July 4, 2026

Speakers said an executive goal set in May 2025 targets three systems achieving criticality by 07/04/2026; presenters described the deadline as aggressive but said it focused resources and accelerated partnerships.