Department witnesses described active efforts using DPA authorities, targeted investments in solid rocket motors and energetics, and a new Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network to diversify suppliers and respond to supply disruptions; lawmakers pressed for better range capacity and faster qualification paths.

The Sheboygan Common Council adopted a resolution authorizing a tax‑increment development agreement with Lawreath Company LLC to help fund a proposed Vollrath facility modernization, approving the measure 8–0 with two abstentions; city officials said the project could total $40 million to $80 million.

Officials emphasize the importance of modernizing chip production to maintain AI leadership.

Empire State Development told lawmakers the governor’s executive budget proposes targeted investments — $65M for biogenomics/biotech commercialization, $60M for four quantum hubs, and a $10M manufacturing modernization program — aimed at growing high‑tech ecosystems while supporting small businesses and MWBEs statewide.