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.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Just days before Illinoisans and manufacturers are hit with a spike in energy costs, the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) surveyed its small and midsize manufacturers on which direction they prefer Illinois take in terms of our energy policy and sources.
Published April 8, 2025 Oxnard, California – Haas Automation is in the process of studying the full impact of tariffs on our operations. In recent
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As the economic landscape in Illinois becomes increasingly challenging, small businesses – particularly manufacturers – are finding it more difficult to thrive. The phenomenon of “stacked costs” has become a significant hurdle, imposing financial burdens that stifle growth, innovation, and job creation
Attempts to squelch free speech — the bedrock right essential for democracy — have become the norm in Illinois.
In White the court granted summary judgment for the defendant employer where the plaintiff failed a drug test (after being randomly chosen pursuant to the company’s policies) for marijuana and was ultimately fired.
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TMA member Mike Flynn, manager of DuPage Precision Products in Aurora, voiced his opinion in the Daily Herald about the need for Illinois to “ease regulatory burdens on business”
When will Illinois start fixing its regulatory mistakes that make it harder for businesses to grow and thrive in our state?