Idaho is seeking private investment and advice from companies interesting in developing the state’s nuclear energy supply chain.
The Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources issued a request for information to private industry to learn more about nuclear development incentives that can attract investments.
The office is seeking comprehensive feedback by Dec. 12 “from industry leaders to better understand the factors that influence location decisions and to identify specific initiatives that would make Idaho the preferred destination for nuclear investments,” the RFI stated.
Companies involved in the nuclear energy supply chain, including nuclear energy developers, are being asked to identify key factors influencing site selection and convey preferences about:
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Business incentives such as tax and non-financial support,
Infrastructure,
Workforce needs,
Public-private partnerships, and
Regulatory and permitting requirements.
The state is also seeking information about potential investment barriers
“This RFI does not constitute a commitment by the State of Idaho to provide any specific incentives or support. All future agreements will be subject to separate negotiation and approval processes,” the state noted.
The Idaho National Laboratory Transient Reactor Test Facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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Idaho is already a national leader in advanced nuclear energy researchthanks to its Idaho National Laboratory, a unit of the U.S. Department of Energy. There in Idaho Falls scientists and researchers are working on the latest nuclear power developments.
Nuclear Energy Advisory Task Force Created
Gov. Brad Little underscored the state’s commitment to backing advanced nuclear energy technologies—such as small modular reactors and next-generation reactors—as key to future economic prosperity.
Little issued Executive Order No. 2025-06 in September to create the “Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force.”
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The order says the task force is to “assess, recommend, and support strategies that advance Idaho’s leadership in nuclear energy innovation, deployment, and workforce development.”
Topics to advise the governor about include nuclear energy policy, spent nuclear fuel, and energy resiliency and security. Other issues it would delve into are fuel creation, enhancement and minimization as well as legislative and regulatory reforms to promote safe development of advanced nuclear projects.
Another responsibility of this organization is to create “marketing materials that position Idaho as a national hub for nuclear innovation, research, and private-sector development.”
Little also noted in his order that the group should also examine deploying in Idaho advanced nuclear technologies like small modular reactors, microreactors and molten salt reactors.
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The rotunda as seen on March 16, 2026, at the Idaho State Capitol Building in Boise. (Photo by Pat Sutphin for the Idaho Capital Sun)
Ahead of the 2026 primary elections, the League of Women Voters of Idaho is teaming up with several local groups to hold candidate forums and voter education events in the hopes of boosting voter turnout.
The groups invited all candidates for public office in Ada and Canyon County’s commissions, and inlegislative district 11, which is in Canyon County.
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The groups that are hosting include Mormon Women for Ethical Government, the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, the American Association of University Women’s Boise branch and the College of Idaho’s Masters of Applied Public Policy Program.
Here’s when and where the forums are:
Ada County Commissioner District 2:7-8:30 p.m. April 24 at Meridian City Hall, located at 33 E. Broadway Ave. in Meridian.
Ada County Commissioner District 1:7-8:30 p.m. April 28 at Valley View Elementary School, located at 3555 N Milwaukee St. in Boise.
Legislative District 11:6:30-8:30 p.m. April 30 at Caldwell City Hall, located at 205 S. 6th Ave. in Caldwell.
Canyon County Commissioner:6-8 p.m. May 7 at Caldwell City Hall, 205 S. 6th Ave. in Caldwell.
Learn more about candidates at the League of Women Voters’ online voter guide,VOTE411.ORG.
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BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Idaho drivers wanting to celebrate America’s anniversary this year now have a unique way to do that. The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles has released an America 250 license plate to mark the occasion.
The new license plate includes an American flag on a blue background with the words “America 250” and the dates “1776 – 2026.”
The plate requires an extra fee that will go toward supporting the Idaho Heritage Trust, according to an Idaho Transportation Department news release. The specific fee wasn’t listed.
“This plate gives Idahoans a chance to mark a historic milestone and show their pride on the road,” said Lisa McClellan, DMV administrator, in a statement. “We’re proud to offer a design that honors our country’s past while supporting Idaho’s efforts to preserve its own history.”
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The America 250 license plate was released to celebrate a historic national milestone. | Idaho Transportation Department
Idaho’s favorite license plate
The new license plate may give Idaho’s favorite a run for its money.
The Idaho Transportation Department recently held a “Battle of the Plates” vote to find out which license plate Idahoans loved best.
The Forests Forever plate was crowned the champion on April 7. Funds generated from this plate go toward Idaho replanting and reforestation projects, as well as environmental education programs for Idaho students and teachers.
“One of Idaho’s newest plates, Forests Forever made a strong run and came out on top, highlighting just how much Idahoans value our forests and natural resources,” the transportation department said in a social media post.
Idahoans chose Forests Forever as their favorite specialty license plate. | Idaho Transportation Department
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