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Katrina McMurrian

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“After enduring years of federal failure, we are encouraged by this hearing and by the administration's Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus initiative that reportedly includes the critical waste disposal component. Having states as partners should increase the likelihood of success.”
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Katrina McMurrian
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Alaska News
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September 23, 2026

From the transcript

Two, protecting electric utility customers. And three, securing the leadership and sustainable funding for a decades-long program to succeed. We are a member-led, bipartisan, purpose-driven, and will happily disband when our mission is complete. After enduring years of federal failure, we are encouraged by this hearing and by the administration's Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus initiative that reportedly includes the critical waste disposal component. Having states as partners should increase the likelihood of success.

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