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Category: Nuclear

  • March 31, 2026 - Idaho aims to anchor new nuclear innovation campus in Idaho

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho has submitted its response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Request for Information (RFI) inviting states to express interest in hosting Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses — a new federal effort to modernize the nation’s full nuclear fuel cycle and strengthen America’s leadership […]

  • January 30, 2026 - Gov. Little announces membership of the Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the members of his newly created Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force ahead of the task force’s first meeting Monday. Governor Little signed Executive Order 2025-06, Creation of the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force, on Sept. 22, 2025. He established the task force to assess, recommend, and […]

  • January 19, 2026 - New data confirms Idaho LAUNCH is expanding opportunity, strengthening Idaho’s workforce

    BOISE, Idaho — New research confirms that Idaho’s LAUNCH program is increasing post-high school education and training among Idaho students and keeping more graduates in-state to pursue education and careers, Governor Brad Little announced today. “Idaho LAUNCH is delivering exactly what we promised: more opportunity for Idaho students and a stronger workforce for our state. […]

  • December 4, 2025 - Idaho Energy and Mineral Summit spotlights Idaho’s role in national energy future

    Boise, Idaho — The Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) hosted the first ever Idaho Energy and Mineral Summit today, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to explore Idaho’s growing leadership in energy innovation and mineral development. “At a moment of rapid transformation across the global energy landscape, Idaho is singularly well-positioned to […]

  • October 15, 2025 - Gov. Little leads Idaho diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned from a diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom earlier this month, making Idaho the first state in the nation to send an official delegation following the Trump Administration’s recent state visit to the UK. The Idaho Department of Commerce, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and a small […]

  • September 22, 2025 - Gov. Little creates the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force

    Idaho Falls – Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today at the Idaho National Laboratory, ensuing Idaho remains at the forefront of nuclear innovation. The Governor’s Executive Order 2025-06 establishes the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force. “As we usher in President Donald Trump’s Nuclear Renaissance, my executive order refreshes our efforts and empowers […]

  • May 1, 2025 - OPINION: Nuclear energy agreement secures jobs, national defense, energy independence

    By Governor Brad Little and INL Director John Wagner For three decades, Idaho has maintained a significant  agreement with the federal government that balances environmental protection with scientific advancements. The Idaho Settlement Agreement has driven progress in the cleanup of legacy nuclear waste at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) site while allowing vital energy and […]

  • April 29, 2025 - Idaho and Trump Administration sign agreement to support U.S. nuclear energy future

    (IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — The State of Idaho and the U.S. Department of Energy have agreed to a targeted waiver of the 1995 Settlement Agreement. The agreement established milestones to remove legacy waste at the Idaho National Laboratory site while allowing nuclear energy research and development at the lab. The waiver will enable critical research […]