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...
May 25, 2021 | Buckner
CHICAGO – Due to the challenges of remote learning recent graduating high-school students have faced, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, advanced legislation that will make standardized admissions tests optional for aspiring college freshmen of Illinois Colleges and...
May 12, 2021 | Buckner
CHICAGO – To protect residents from entering unwanted loan agreements, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, advanced legislation that will prohibit the distribution of unsolicited loan checks to consumers. “As we’ve seen over the last year, people are in the need of...