Younger lawmakers form Arkansas Future Caucus aim to bridge political gap
The number of state lawmakers 45 or younger will jump from 30 to 40 when the next Arkansas General Assembly convenes in January, creating one of the largest delegations of relatively young lawmakers in the nation, according to a national group encouraging younger candidates to run.
LISTEN: Know the News – The Futures Caucus on policies important to today’s young voters
A group of young state lawmakers are banding together to support policies important to younger people. Meet the Futures Caucus on the Know the News podcast. We’ll talk with Rep. Aaron Pilkington (R) Clarksville , Press Secretary Alexa Whaley with the Millennial Action Project. Don’t miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for…
Eagleton hosts legislators to speak on importance of youth presence in politics
The Eagleton Institute of Politics recently hosted the chief executive officer and multiple network legislators of the Millennial Action Project (MAP) to speak on bipartisan legislation and ways to mitigate the partisan divide in American politics.
Representatives speak at youth and democracy panel in Bentonville
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Republican Rep. Aaron Pilkington and Democratic Rep. Jamie Scott spoke at a panel on Wednesday night held by the Arkansas Future Caucus.
Arkansas’ Future Caucus, Starbucks Location Unionizes and More
The Arkansas Future Caucus will host discussion tomorrow in Bentonville and more.
Youth and Democracy panel happening in Bentonville Wednesday
A bipartisan group of young Arkansas state legislators will host the Youth and Democracy panel in Bentonville Wednesday.
On the Rise: Arkansas Youth & Democracy Panel
Join the Arkansas Future Caucus for an evening to discuss their work in the state legislature, their goals for 2023, and insight into what it’s like to be a young person in politics! Stay to meet fellow young leaders in the state, and enjoy food and drinks with new friends! Earlier Event: November 16 Gen…
#373 Democracy: The Voters Verdict. Layla Zaidane and David Meyers
Our guests are Layla Zaidane, President and CEO of Millennial Action Project— the nation’s largest nonpartisan organization of young lawmakers— and David Meyers, founding Executive Editor of the democracy newsletter, The Fulcrum.
Political influencers: Gen Z shows its power and ups the stakes online
The midterms not only saw the election of the first Generation Z member of Congress, it also showed the power of the Gen Z voting bloc, with the youth vote credited in part for Democrats’ surprising success in key races across the country.