SCHAUMBURG, IL – The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) responded today to Governor JB Pritzker’s 2025 budget address, expressing concerns that small and midsize businesses will again bear the brunt of funding the state’s budget deficit:
(The Center Square) – As President Donald Trump makes good on his promise to slap tariffs on goods entering the U.S., Illinois officials are chiming in on the impact they will have on the state.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – A new survey by the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) finds small and midsize manufacturers split over imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. As organizations put out statements supporting or opposing tariffs, TMA spoke to their members to see where manufacturers actually stand on this trade policy.
https://tmanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Trumps-SHOCKING-Energy-Crisis-Solution.mp4SCHAUMBURG – As we mark the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, we extend our congratulations and best wishes for his leadership. This moment represents
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The Technology & Manufacturing Association has signed on as a second plaintiff on behalf of small and midsize manufacturers to the Liberty Justice Center’s lawsuit against Public Act 103-0722 (SB 3649), which prohibits employers from discussing certain topics with employees.
SCHAUMBURG – The TMA PAC congratulates the 2024 General Assembly candidates they endorsed after assessing their TMA surveys, incumbents’ voting records and their involvement in TMA’s Small and Midsize Manufacturers (SaMM) Caucus.
(Valley Forge, PA – Oct. 14, 2024) – PJM Interconnection and its members have adequate resources to serve the forecasted demand for electricity this winter under expected conditions, although reserve margins continue to shrink with continued generator retirements and increasing demand.
CHICAGO- On October 30, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker joined Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and Delaware Governor John Carney in issuing a letter to PJM Interconnection, the grid operator for Northern Illinois and the aforementioned states. The governors have called on PJM to take urgent action to address the increasing cost of electricity bills after the record-high prices coming out of the region’s capacity auction.
On October 30, the Liberty Justice Center filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in its legal challenge to Senate Bill 3649 (SB 3649), Illinois’ recently enacted employer speech ban. The motion urges the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois to grant an order prohibiting the state from enacting and enforcing SB 3649 while litigation continues.
The effort to encourage more awareness of small and midsized manufacturers’ needs in the Illinois legislature continues to grow.
TMA’s Small and Midsized Manufacturing Caucus, first set into motion two years ago, started its first year with 31 Illinois House members and 23 Illinois House Senate members.