Nevada’s Nuclear Waste Fight Ends | Las Vegas News

Nevada’s decades-long battle to avoid becoming the nation’s nuclear waste dump may finally be over, as Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto introduce a bill to repeal the 1987 law that locked Yucca Mountain into that role. The legislation not only removes Nevada’s forced designation but also opens the door for studying alternative uses — like secure military data storage — potentially bringing new jobs to the state. While past administrations defunded the project or explored consent-based alternatives, this new push aims to permanently shift control away from Nevada, allowing other states to volunteer as hosts under a more democratic, nationwide approach. The senators plan to attach the bill to key legislation to ensure swift passage, turning a long-standing political fight into a potential policy win. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9b2a15ef10a0b50