Aug 7, 2026 | Buckner
CHICAGO — State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), one of the organization’s highest leadership bodies, responsible for guiding its strategic direction, governance, and...
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...
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...