The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) unveiled its 2024 legislative agenda on Wednesday, Feb. 7, advocating for measures to strengthen the state’s manufacturing ecosystem by supporting students and families entering the workforce, advancing the development of cutting-edge technology, and allowing carbon capture and sequestration to help the state reach its clean energy goals.
The IMA called on lawmakers to adopt policies that make it easier for manufacturers to hire and retain qualified workers and encourage businesses to invest in new technologies. To advance these goals, the IMA recently partnered with members of the General Assembly the Illinois Manufacturing Caucus, which will focus on issues that impact the industry.
“Illinois has a proud manufacturing history, but we cannot rest on our laurels as other states implement policies that incentivize manufacturers to locate outside of our…
