INFORMATION A Rough Jobs Report The U.S. economy posted an unexpected 92,000 job loss in February rather than the anticipated 50,000 jobs added. Furthermore, January’s job growth
White House recognizes February as CTE Month
FEBRUARY 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States
TMA Responds to the Governor’s Budget Address SCHAUMBURG, IL – The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) responded today to Governor JB Pritzker’s 2026 budget address,
e-news bulletin INFORMATION U.S. Machinery Orders Achieve Record High in 2025 US metalworking machinery orders reached a record $814.3 million in December, an 86.7% month-over-month
INFORMATION U.S. Private Payrolls Gain 22K Jobs in January 2026 While the official January jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has been postponed
INFORMATION U.S. Factory Orders Up Sharply US factory orders rose 2.7% in November, rebounding from a 1.2% decline in October, driven by a 97.6% surge
SCHAUMBURG – Small and midsize manufacturers in Illinois have paid hefty lawsuit settlements in the past few years, concerning how they gather employee information, particularly with biometric systems, such as fingerprinting and retina scanning.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Small and midsize manufacturers, alongside the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA), are voicing their strong opposition to SB25’s latest amendment as the bill would impose a significant financial burden on Illinois consumers and businesses, with estimated costs reaching $1.5 billion.
From May 19th, 2025 Citizens Utility Board press release – CHICAGO, IL – Commonwealth Edison’s summer price for electricity is set to increase significantly on