Governor Brad Little has announced the members of the newly established Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force, which will hold its first meeting on Monday. The announcement follows the signing of Executive Order 2025-06 on September 22, 2025, which created the task force.
The purpose of the task force is to assess, recommend, and support strategies that promote Idaho’s leadership in nuclear energy innovation, deployment, and workforce development. Staff from the Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) are supporting the group.
The initial meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2026, at the Lincoln Auditorium in the Idaho State Capitol from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain Time. Virtual access will be available at https://www.idahoptv.org/shows/idahoinsession/ww02/. Public comment is set for the end of the meeting; those wishing to speak must sign up at the door. Written comments can be submitted via email to comments@oer.idaho.gov.
The agenda and additional details about the task force can be found at https://townhall.idaho.gov/PublicMeeting/7824.
The Governor’s office oversees state leadership aimed at fostering a desirable environment for residents and handles services such as public engagement and policy support according to its official website. The office also promotes community engagement through public input and highlights Idaho’s achievements. Governor Little’s administration aims to create an environment where future generations choose to remain in Idaho. The office supports legislative sessions and policy initiatives designed to advance state goals while providing executive guidance throughout Idaho from Boise.
