Aug 30, 2021 | Buckner
CHICAGO – South Side women will have access to more birthing options under new laws backed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, to help reduce maternal mortality disparities. “The risk of dying from a pregnancy complication should not depend on where one lives or the...
Aug 18, 2021 | Buckner
CHICAGO – To help develop policies and best practices for combatting human trafficking in Illinois, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, has been appointed to the newly created Human Trafficking Task Force. “Illinois is a national and international crossroads for goods...
Aug 13, 2021 | Buckner
CHICAGO – A measure that enhances anti-discrimination measures and equal pay requirements sponsored by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “No one should face discrimination in the workplace or lower wages because of...
Jun 17, 2021 | Buckner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will be led by an accountable, elected school board under legislation passed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, transitioning CPS from an appointed school board to one that answers to parents and taxpayers. “Chicago...
Jun 7, 2021 | Buckner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – College Athletes in Illinois will be paid for their likeness thanks to a bill sponsored by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago. “Every year, college sports generate billions of dollars for schools, networks, and corporate sponsors, yet the student...
May 31, 2021 | Buckner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the end of the 2021 Legislative Session: “The pandemic created a very unique situation for legislators, but we were able to come together and build a budget that lays the...