Permitting delays and fragmented governance are no longer bureaucratic issues—they are economic and national security risks. At the same time, while waste and fuel cycle challenges are increasingly solvable from a technical standpoint, public trust and political inertia remain significant barriers. What would it take to permit and site nuclear infrastructure at the speed of demand? How can states create one-stop coordination and pursue strategic siting near military bases, data centers, and industrial hubs? What lessons can be drawn from communities successfully building long-term trust around storage, recycling, and reuse?