SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is applauding another step in rebuilding Illinois’ fiscal house as Illinois’ latest budget has earned the state its ninth credit rating upgrade in two years. “This year’s budget continued Illinois’ recent trend of...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to uphold Illinois’ assault weapons ban passed earlier this year: “It is encouraging to see the judiciary once again stand against the epidemic of...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, announced the release of funds for the launch of 13 clean energy contractor job creation hubs to be built across Illinois, with Chicago hubs set to begin operations soon. “One of the major goals of the Climate and Equitable...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, joined a nationwide wave of legislators urging the Supreme Court to defend access to mifepristone and other critical reproductive health medications. “Curtailing access to mifepristone is just another in a long line of...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is encouraging the local community to show appreciation for gifted educators by nominating teachers and other school personnel for the Illinois State Board of Education’s 2024 ‘Those who Excel and Teacher of the Year’...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision that the assault weapons ban passed earlier this year was legal: “Today’s decision to support the Protect Illinois Communities Act is a win for people...