Water Infrastructure: SNWA is moving forward on a $2B–$2.7B Horizon Lateral pipeline to add redundancy to the Las Vegas Valley water system, after federal routing approvals cleared the way. Energy Policy: A Carson City judge dismissed Vote Solar’s bid to overturn NV Energy’s new daily demand charge and updated net metering rules, though Vote Solar says it will appeal. Extreme Heat & Public Safety: Nevada lawmakers and union leaders are pushing for heat-response changes after 2024–2025 deaths tied to extreme temperatures, with Rep. Dina Titus calling current efforts “defense, not offense.” Gaming & Hospitality: Caesars Entertainment is set to be acquired by Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment in a roughly $17.6B deal, raising questions about Strip market power and antitrust scrutiny. Urban Planning Tech: A new wave of “digital twin” tools is bringing real-time city simulations into planning and permitting, promising faster, cheaper infrastructure decisions. Local Business & Construction: Arca Apartments reopened nearly three years after a major Southwest Las Vegas fire, with residents returning to the rebuilt complex. Aviation Disruption: Severe winds caused major SFO flight delays, with hundreds of flights impacted.