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Buckner Appointed to Human Trafficking Task Force

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...

Buckner-Sponsored Measure Enhances Anti-Discrimination and Equal Pay Laws

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...

Black Caucus Applauds Equity-Driven Learning Renewal Guidelines to Address Pandemic Learning Loss

Mar 31, 2021 | Ammons, Buckner, Davis, Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Members of Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) are offering support for the state’s Learning Renewal Guide, a set of recommendations to help local schools address learning loss by students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Over the past year,...

Kam Buckner to Host “Coffee Talk” at Streeterville’s Dollop

Jun 12, 2019 | Buckner

CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is asking residents to join him for a “Coffee Talk” on Saturday, June 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Dollop, located at 345 E. Ohio St. in Streeterville, to provide an update about the progress that has been made in...

Buckner Fights for Community Investment during Legislative Session

Jun 4, 2019 | Buckner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the end of legislative session this weekend, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, released the following statement:“One month after I had the honor of becoming state Representative, the House voted to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour....

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