The US nuclear sector is understandably focused on leveraging Washington's ever-expanding portfolio of policy support for new nuclear deployments, but what may ultimately turn out to be just as important is state-level support. Lawmakers in dozens of states are introducing record amounts of legislation meant to advance nuclear projects, as governors create offices or advisory groups meant to help stand up statewide deployments. Multiple states are now incorporating nuclear energy into decarbonization initiatives, working to attract deep-pocketed hyperscalers looking to build power-hungry data centers, or both.