Representative Kam Buckner, a Chicago Democrat representing the 26th House District of Illinois, discussed his role as assistant majority leader and talked about challenges facing the state of Illinois. He emphasized Illinois' potential to lead on issues like school funding, climate justice, and criminal legal reform and highlighted the need for vigilance against restrictive voter ID laws and other voter suppression tactics. He also stressed the importance of Democrats maintaining a supermajority in the state legislature and engaging with constituents on issues like rising costs and Real ID compliance. Buckner underscored the need for state legislatures to act as laboratories for democracy, especially at a time when democracy is under severe threat from Republicans.

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