Walking a Mile in Another’s Shoes: Sen. Löki Tobin on Leading with Empathy
By Juliet Zucker Löki Tobin never set out to be a politician. But when the incumbent representative for Anchorage’s downtown district asked her to join his team, she found herself immersed in education policy, bipartisan collaboration, and cross-party dialogue. When he decided not to seek reelection, he encouraged Tobin to run in his place. Within…
The State House Gavel: House passes K-12 voucher bill, young lawmakers start new caucus
By Maayan Schechter, Gavin Jackson, Russ McKinney | South Carolina Public Radio Statehouse reporters Gavin Jackson, Russ McKinney and Maayan Schechter are back at the Capitol reporting what you need to know when lawmakers are in Columbia. They’ll post news, important schedules, photos/videos and behind-the-scenes interviews with policymakers. Welcome to Thursday, the final legislative day of Week 7 of the South…
Newly-formed caucus will support millennial, Gen Z lawmakers in South Carolina
By Sophie Beams | WCBD News 2 COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) — A pair of state lawmakers have formed a new bipartisan group in South Carolina to help the next generation learn how to navigate the legislature and work across the aisle. State Sen. Deon Tedder, 34, and State Rep. Brandon Newton, 30, officially launched the…
South Carolina lawmakers launch new bipartisan caucus
By Elizabeth Martinez | Spectrum News COLUMBIA S.C. — Two South Carolina lawmakers are leading a new bipartisan caucus in the Palmetto State legislature. Co-chairs Rep. Brandon Newton and Sen. Deon Tedder held a State House press conference on Wednesday to announce the establishment of the South Carolina Future Caucus. Founded in 2013, the Future Caucus…
South Carolina lawmakers to launch bipartisan Future Caucus
By Dejon Johnson | ABC 4 News COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Wednesday, state lawmakers will hold a press conference to launch a bipartisan caucus. The press conference will take place at the South Carolina State House at 12:30 p.m. Members of legislature will come together to launch the SC Future Caucus, a bipartisan group of…
Celebrating A New Generation of Leadership in South Carolina
The 19th Collective and M.M.LaFleur: A Partnership to Empower Women in Leadership
By Elizabeth Rosen Showing up is half the battle. Whether it’s in the statehouse, the boardroom, or your own neighborhood, stepping into leadership takes confidence, community, and, sometimes, the right outfit. That’s why The 19th Collective—Future Caucus’s women’s affinity group—is thrilled to partner with M.M.LaFleur, a brand that understands the power of not only dressing…
A watershed moment for Arkansas moms and babies
By Bobby Howard | Arkansas Times The worst-kept secret in the state of Arkansas is that our Natural State has the worst maternal and infant mortality rates in the nation. Lack of access to pre- and post-natal care has long plagued Arkansas, and for generations the burden of poverty — especially in rural areas —…
Colorado’s U.S. House delegation is half millennials
By John Frank | Axios Denver Half the U.S. House members from Colorado are millennials, giving the state one of the younger delegations in Congress. Why it matters: Age matters in terms of representation. It affects how lawmakers approach the job, whether it’s the policies put forward or the challenges each generation faces. What they’re saying: “I…