County hears update on failed TEM semiconductor bid; commissioners hold executive session

Jun 3, 2025

Dr. Carl Wyatt updated the Coffey County Commission on the Department of Commerce decision not to advance the county's TEM (trusted electronics manufacturing) gallium‑nitride project, and commissioners entered a brief executive session to review confidential business and trade‑secret issues before taking no formal action.

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Dr. Carl Wyatt updated the Coffey County Commission on the status of the TEM (trusted electronics manufacturing) gallium‑nitride application and the Department of Commerce merit review. Wyatt told commissioners the federal review declined to advance the application, citing three areas: contribution to U.S. economic and national security, commercial and technical feasibility, and inadequate demonstrated financial support.

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