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ON THE RISE — SEN. KENNETH BOGNER

On the Rise is a year-long series leading up to MAP’s ten year anniversary. The series features profiles of Millennial and Gen Z legislators in the Millennial Action Project’s State Future Caucus Network (SFCN) network. The SFCN is a bipartisan network of young elected officials that engages with over 1,600 legislators across the country to…

Groups Help Lawmakers Pursue Civility and Bipartisanship, the Unicorns of Politics

To that end, MAP helps young state legislators—generally under 45—form “Future Caucuses” with bipartisan leadership to explore how to work together to get things done. So far, there are Future Caucuses in more than 30 states, focused on issues such as affordable housing, college tuition rates, voting reforms and access to health care.

Future Caucus Launch: Delaware

oin young Delaware legislators for an evening celebrating the launch of the Delaware Future Caucus and creating space for young leaders to convene and exchange ideas. RSVP: https://futurecaucus.org/defc-launch-reception Earlier Event: December 13 5th Annual Rising Star Awards Later Event: April 12 What’s Your Big Idea? Bold Solutions from the Ascend Fellowship

REP. JEREMY GRAY | ON OFFENSE FOR ALABAMA

There are many traits that mark a successful athlete — endurance, agility, passion, patience, and most importantly, ability to work on a team. While being an athlete might not be the first career that you think of to prepare someone for elected office, these traits can translate very well to the legislature. Don’t believe it? Look at…

ON THE RISE TOUR — VERMONT FUTURE CAUCUS

We need less heat and more productivity in politics. Young leaders are frustrated with the political gridlock of previous generations, and they are resolved to govern differently. A breath of fresh air swept Montpelier this week as young state lawmakers put aside their partisan labels. Through a series of policy discussions, a tripartisan group of…