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.
(The Center Square) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would prohibit electric-vehicle batteries from Gotion and several other foreign companies from being used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
MACHESNEY PARK, IL – Last Friday, Teresa Beach-Shelow and her husband Thom (center and center left in photo) hosted a tour of their small manufacturing
SCHAUMBURG – Over the past year, the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s Advocacy Team has been pursuing legislative and media efforts to stir interest in the industry and the public’s dependency on robust manufacturing and a strong supply chain.
The Illinois Worker Freedom of Speech Act (“Act”) has been signed into law. Despite the name, the Act has little to do with worker freedom of speech and is more focused on restricting employers’ speech.
Changes to Illinois’ strict Biometric Information Privacy Act, or BIPA, are now on the books.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2979 into law that will drastically reduce the penalties companies could face for improperly collecting biometric data from workers and consumers.
The Technology & Manufacturing Association encouraged the Illinois House to reform the Biometric Information Protection Act, which has several members caught up in lawsuits.
When will Illinois start fixing its regulatory mistakes that make it harder for businesses to grow and thrive in our state?
TMA’s Vice President Highlights How Manufacturers Face a Different Reality Than What Illinois Governor Pritzker Painted in the State of the State Address
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker shared with the Illinois General Assembly February 21, 2024 the annual State of the State and Budget Address.