Progressive Tax Would Further Stifle Illinois’ Economic Growth
Small and Midsize Manufacturers Say Springfield Has Done Enough Damage—a Progressive Tax Would Further Stifle Economic Growth
November 24, 2025
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Small and Midsize Manufacturers Say Springfield Has Done Enough Damage—a Progressive Tax Would Further Stifle Economic Growth
Of Illinois’ 17 Congress members, Roll Call 305 records eight Democrat Reps. Sean Casten, Danny Davis, Chuy Garcia, Jonathan Jackson, Robin Kelly, Delia Ramirez, Jan Schakowsky, and Lauren Underwood who voted “no” on the resolution.
SPRINGFIELD – The federal One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB or HR1), which passed in early July, is still being analyzed to determine how the measure’s changes may positively impact manufacturers nationwide.
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.
With the permanent closure of the $2.4B Gotion project in Michigan’s Green Charter Township last week, national and international attention is turning to the small town of Manteno, an hour south of Chicago.
Norbert Gregory Stengel, 90, of Northbrook, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on October 27, 2025. A native of Germany, he was born and educated there
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Don Tracy, candidate for the United States Senate, visited the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s (TMA) headquarters in Schaumburg, where he met with TMA leadership to discuss headwinds Illinois manufacturers are facing and received a tour of TMA’s training facilities used to educate the next generation of makers and doers.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – At the start of veto session in Springfield on Tuesday, Governor Pritzker announced he wants to make up the state’s projected $267 million deficit by taking away cost-saving benefits provided to manufacturers in the Working Families Tax Cut, or One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) and their small and midsize manufacturer members strongly oppose making manufacturers pay the price for Springfield’s overspending.
The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) hosted the first meeting of the Senate-approved Manufacturing Task Force designed to develop a comprehensive set of recommendations for the Illinois legislature to improve and expand small and midsize manufacturing in our state.
CHICAGO – Laystrom Manufacturing opened its doors last Friday to a visit with Illinois State Senator Omar Aquinos (D-Chicago). Jeff Dec, the company’s soon-retiring president, discussed with Senator Aquinos Laystrom’s role in developing equipment for the agriculture industry and the supply chain during the tour of Laystrom’s Chicago facility. The visit was with the second state legislator Laystrom Manufacturing has hosted over the past few years. Previously, State Rep. Eva Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) visited the plant to see firsthand the type of manufacturing goes on in her Illinois House district. TMA’s Advocacy Team works directly with TMA members to organize visits from elected officials. TMA’s state lobbyist David Curtin says that opening doors to lawmakers is crucial. “Most lawmakers have little idea the types of important contributions small and midsize manufacturers in their districts are making on a day-to-day basis,” Curtin said. “Allowing them to see firsthand TMA members’ incredible work is more powerful than anything a lobbyist could attempt to convey.” The TMA Advocacy Team is prepared to set up Legislator Connect visits with local and state policymakers. TMA members need only email info@tmaillinois.org to begin the process.