Jun 26, 2026 | Buckner
CHICAGO — Major affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes are now law, thanks to the work of state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago. “Right now, no one can afford to pay more than is absolutely necessary, which is why price...
Jun 18, 2026 | Buckner
CHICAGO — A state budget focused on affordability is now law thanks to state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, who helped pass a balanced budget prioritizing direct relief for Illinoisans and investing in the resources Washington is trying to slash. “As a budgeteer, it’s...
Jun 1, 2026 | Buckner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Following the General Assembly’s adjournment, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, comes away having successfully advanced an agenda focused on boosting affordability for residents across Illinois. “Affordability affects the price of...
May 26, 2026 | Buckner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Kam Buckner has filed House Joint Resolution 68 to convene a Joint Session of the Illinois General Assembly honoring retiring United States Senator Richard J. Durbin for his extraordinary career in public service and lasting...
Mar 25, 2026 | Buckner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices. “Illinois families are...
Mar 11, 2026 | Buckner
CHICAGO—State Rep. Kam Buckner has introduced legislation to designate a portion of the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago as the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Memorial Highway,honoring the late civil rights icon. “Reverend Jesse Jackson’s legacy is deeply woven into the...