Autonomous Mobility: Nevada regulators approved Tesla’s robotaxi expansion in Clark County, but only for 10 vehicles at first—limited to the Las Vegas Strip corridor, capped at 45 mph, with no airport pickups and “human supervision” safety monitors onboard. Water & Energy Policy: Nevada is in federal court over Colorado River cuts, arguing the mandated reductions threaten the state’s survival as the drought-driven squeeze collides with major economic needs. Public Safety & Business Continuity: The Hawk Fire is driving major evacuations around Reno, and local agencies are coordinating food help for displaced residents, including Red Cross meals at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and special evacuee benefits at St. Vincent’s Food Pantry. Local Development: Nevada County supervisors approved a $500,000 grant for the Penn Valley Community Center, aiming to add a visitor center, business/workforce hub, and broadband-enabled tech space. Tech & Industry Consolidation: D-Tools and Portal.io announced a merger to unite software used by residential and commercial integration professionals. Local Tech/Policing: CCSD police are moving toward using Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, with access limited to investigations tied to case numbers. Business & Community: Global Payments launched “Genius World,” a hands-on event for merchants and partners showcasing its unified commerce platform.