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Five states led by Republican governors are stepping up to host new nuclear waste facilities, potentially solving a decades-old problem and kickstarting a nuclear renaissance. Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah, and Idaho will manage over 95,000 metric tons of spent fuel, while also launching innovation campuses for uranium enrichment, fuel fabrication, and advanced reactors. The Energy Department projects $50 billion in private investment and $10 billion in tax revenue, creating thousands of jobs and boosting local economies. This move aligns with rising demand from data centers and AI, positioning the U.S. to lead in civilian nuclear energy — though Congress must authorize the projects and address security and cost concerns.

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