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
On February 26th, we welcomed the 35th state to the State Future Caucus Network: South Carolina! While today’s political system is often defined by division, young lawmakers in South Carolina are proving there’s a better path forward and committing themselves to a more effective way of governing. Representative Brandon Newton (R) and Senator Deon Tedder (D) will serve as the…
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…
Sen. Laura Wakim-Chapman Wants to Be a Voice for West Virginia’s Most Vulnerable
By Juliet Zucker When the COVID-19 pandemic reached West Virginia, future state senator Laura Wakim-Chapman started calling her elected officials for information, not just about the virus itself, but about its consequences for her school-age children. Through conversations with her elected representatives—some satisfying, others less so—Wakim-Chapman began to notice a pattern. “I realized that there…
Celebrating A New Generation of Leadership in Kansas
By Reed Howard The Kansas Future Caucus is all about relationships — because when you know someone as a person, not just their political party, everything changes. They’ve made it a priority to build connections that go deeper than just the bills they’re debating or the votes they’re casting. This year, they kicked off the…
Galentine’s Sip & Shop
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 the part, but of doing…