SCHAUMBURG – On the run-up to Illinois’ March 17, 2026, gubernatorial primary, all four Republican candidates took time to talk manufacturing with the Technology &
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,
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.
tma e-news bulletin INFORMATION Economy Tops Expectations The US economy grew at the fastest annual pace in two years in the third quarter of the year, according
On December 14, 2025, the Daily Herald published TMA Executive Vice President Dennis LaComb’s response to a recent critical editorial of the Trump Administration’s OBBB.
SCHAUMBURG – Four years ago, Illinois set a goal of achieving net-zero electricity generation by 2050, with targets of 40% renewable energy by 2030 and 50% renewable energy by 2040. To meet those standards, numerous changes will need to take place – at a time when global energy demand is expected to reach its highest point in human history.
Small and Midsize Manufacturers Say Springfield Has Done Enough Damage—a Progressive Tax Would Further Stifle Economic Growth
Last week, State Rep. Will Davis (D- Homewood) visited Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Career Pathways classes with Bill Merchantz, HF’s CNC Manufacturing & Welding Instructor; Courtney Alexander, Department Lead Careers & Technical Education; Carla Erdey, HF’s Director of Communications and Community Engagement.
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.