Northern Nevada Manufacturing: NOW Foods is expanding in Reno/Sparks with a 190,000-square-foot distribution center at Reno AirLogistics Park, expected to come online around May, boosting capacity at its Vista Boulevard operations. EV Supply Chain: Tesla will open its Nevada Semi factory in Sparks, with an invite-only “Semi Rollout” event likely featuring tours and test rides as the company pushes to prove the long-delayed truck can scale. Casino Deal Shock: MGM Resorts shares fell about 10% after Barry Diller’s People Inc. withdrew its remaining public-share buyout bid, removing a key takeover catalyst. Wildlife Funding: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced $13.3 million in Western grants (with $3.8 million in matching funds) to protect winter ranges and migration corridors across Nevada and the broader West. AI Policy Push: Nevada’s AG William Tong joined a bipartisan S.O.S. letter urging Congress to regulate AI faster, citing risks to the financial system, critical infrastructure, and national security. Energy Resilience: Sky Quarry restarted operations at Nevada’s Eagle Springs crude oil refinery after receiving a state air permit, aiming to ramp output at the state’s only refinery. Tech for Insurance: Duck Creek is bringing an agentic underwriting-to-core platform to ITC Vegas 2026, following its acquisition of Send. Mining & Materials: China’s tungsten supply control is driving renewed Western exploration interest, while Nevada-linked development continues to target gold and antimony opportunities.