Nuclear Energy & Waste: West Virginia backed away from a federal Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus bid after fresh scrutiny over spent fuel handling at a proposed Boone County site, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey saying the state won’t be a “dumping ground” for nuclear waste. Energy Permitting: A bipartisan Senate permitting reform deal aims to speed approvals and cut energy bottlenecks, but lawmakers say wind and solar language still leaves questions. Data Centers & Power Costs: Senators also unveiled a broader bipartisan affordability push that would require data centers to “pay their fair share,” while debating how to keep grid upgrades from hitting ratepayers. Drug Pricing Enforcement: West Virginia and other states moved to win court approval for a $400 million Sandoz settlement tied to alleged generic drug price-fixing and reduced competition. State Economy: West Virginia reported September General Revenue Fund collections of $570M, beating estimates, while FY-to-date totals also came in ahead. Workforce & Industry: Dayton defense contractor Mile 2 acquired Morgantown firm Azimuth, adding about 30 employees and expanding electronics and marine systems capabilities. Local Business/Tech: Rutter’s is modernizing its point-of-sale platform chainwide with NCR Voyix commerce software. Education & Safety: Monongalia County schools said a Morgantown High School threat was a hoax, praising the emergency response. Infrastructure: Princeton’s Thorn Street Bridge officially reopened after a 2.5-year rebuild. Training: A new career training facility opened at Pruntytown Correctional Center, adding automotive and construction programs built by students.