Baldwin emphasizes support for advanced technology funding amid growing competitiveness concerns.

US leaders emphasize AI and manufacturing to combat economic threats from China.

State implements new tax rates for airplane manufacturing starting October 1, 2005

Missouri House introduces legislation to prohibit licensing requirements for industrial mechanical maintenance.

The Senate passed HJR 10-87, a proposed constitutional amendment that would let lawmakers determine reimbursement percentages to counties and local entities for the five-year ad valorem exemption for qualifying manufacturing facilities; the chamber also approved the special-election provision.

Experts at the Senate hearing said California risks exporting the manufacturing jobs tied to battery innovation and urged sector-specific roadmaps, coordinated state procurement or offtake agreements, and recycling capacity to anchor a domestic battery supply chain.

Trade groups and state officials told the Joint Interim Committees that restricting purchases of foreign‑made drones would address cybersecurity concerns but carry major cost and capability implications. Industry representatives urged a phased transition and federal audits; state law‑enforcement leaders warned of capability gaps and multi‑million‑d

Savitt explains tariffs' potential to reshape US-China economic relations for American manufacturing.

Paul Stone emphasizes the need to revive US manufacturing to regain economic control.