WASHINGTON — Today, Future Caucus unveiled the full membership roster for its National Task Force on State AI Policy, rounding out the cross-partisan team that will chart a path for responsible, forward-looking AI governance at the state level. Co-chairs Rep. Monique Priestley, D-Vt., and Rep. Doug Fiefia, R-Utah, will lead the task force of 12…
Future Caucus President & CEO Layla Zaidane Named to TIME100 Next List
WASHINGTON — TIME named Future Caucus President & CEO Layla Zaidane to the 2025 TIME100 Next, an expansion of the TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world. TIME100 Next highlights 100 emerging leaders who are shaping the future of business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science and activism, and more. “I’m honored to…
Collaboration, Not Control: Governing from the Supermajority
By Elizabeth Rosen This story is part two of a two-part series exploring what it’s like to govern from the superminority and the supermajority in state legislatures. Even in states where their party holds a commanding majority, Future Caucus members from Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky, New York and West Virginia say governing is still about listening,…
Future Caucus Launches National Task Force to Guide State AI Policy
Cross-partisan task force of Gen Z and millennial lawmakers will lead on smart, ethical AI governance at the state level WASHINGTON — Future Caucus today announced the launch of the National Task Force on State AI Policy, a cross-partisan initiative to equip Gen Z and millennial state lawmakers to lead the country’s response to artificial intelligence. Co-chaired…
Future Caucus to Steward the Jacob K. Javits Prize for Bipartisan Leadership
The Marian B. and Jacob K. Javits Foundation selects Future Caucus to continue honoring principled, bipartisan leaders in Congress WASHINGTON — The Marian B. and Jacob K. Javits Foundation announced today that Future Caucus will assume administration of the Jacob K. Javits Prize for Bipartisan Leadership. The prize, established in 2016 and previously administered by…
Minnesota Shootings a Stark Reminder That Violence Has No Place in Civic Life
WASHINGTON – Following the targeted shooting that killed Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, DFL-34B, and her husband, and critically injured state Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-34, and his wife, Future Caucus President and CEO Layla Zaidane issued the following statement: “Violence is never acceptable in civic life. We are devastated by the loss of Rep. Hortman…
Across State Lines, Young Lawmakers Lead on Digital Policy
By Sarah Evans and Elizabeth Rosen As technology continues to reshape daily life, young lawmakers across the country are stepping up to ensure the digital future is fair, safe and democratic. From artificial intelligence to consumer data privacy, a new generation of policymakers is leading the charge on cross-partisan digital policy reforms that reflect both…
Watch: Can politics be healthy? Lessons from the belly of the beast.
What if the key to fixing our broken politics isn’t just electing the right leaders—but helping them thrive once they’re in office? At TEDxJacksonville in November 2024, Future Caucus President and CEO Layla Zaidane shared a powerful, hopeful vision for the future of American democracy—one where public service is accessible, sustainable, and reflective of the…
NEW REPORT: 50% of Voters Pessimistic on Polarization, 84% Want More Collaborative Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Future Caucus, in partnership with Lake Research Partners and The Tarrance Group, has published a new analysis of bipartisan exit polling during the 2024 general election. The report, titled Together or Torn, analyzes responses from 2,454 actual voters nationwide to questions on diversity, unity, and leadership. “These findings underscore that, in an…
Strategic Foresight in Action: Highlights from the 2024 Futures Thinking Forum
The 2024 Futures Thinking Forum was an immersive, forward-looking event designed to equip the 2025 class of Innovation Fellows with strategic foresight tools and future-oriented policy frameworks. This dynamic two-day gathering brought together 40 rising-star lawmakers to explore creative solutions to the challenges of tomorrow. A Historic Start: Mount Vernon Visit The event kicked off…