Criminal Justice Reform Bill Expands Rehabilitation Opportunities through Higher Education MONTPELIER, VT — In a groundbreaking move, the Vermont Future Caucus, a tri-partisan caucus of Gen Z and millennial state lawmakers, has introduced a pioneering piece of legislation, H.836 – an act relating to the expansion of earned time in the Department of Corrections to include credit for higher education degrees. This bill stands as a testament…
DELEGATES HOLSTEIN AND YOUNG LAUNCH BIPARTISAN FUTURE CAUCUS FOR GEN Z AND MILLENNIAL LEGISLATORS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHARLESTON, WV (January 19, 2024) — Today, Future Caucus announced the launch of the West Virginia Future Caucus – a bipartisan caucus within the state legislature to encourage Gen Z and millennial legislators to work across the aisle on issues impacting West Virginians. Delegate Joshua Holstein (R) and Delegate Kayla Young (D)…
29 YOUNG LAWMAKERS SELECTED FOR NATIONAL INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC (January 17, 2024) — Today, Future Caucus announced a nationwide fellowship for Gen Z and millennial state legislators as well as the inaugural class of fellows. Rooted in the understanding that political polarization presents new and unique obstacles to modern policymaking, the Innovation Fellowship cultivates the next generation of national…
Bipartisanship with VT Future Caucus Co-Chairs, Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone & Rep. Casey Toof
Bipartisanship is back and we’re so freakin’ glad about it. Working across the aisle is not an easy feat and yet it’s something that members of Future Caucus do regularly. The org brings together young legislators from across the aisle and provides a space for them to talk out issues, ideas, and work together to…
Senator Wilson and Senator Tobin were selected for the National Innovation Fellowship
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Earlier this week, the Future Caucus announced a nationwide fellowship for Gen Z and millennial state legislators. State Senator David Wilson, R-Wasilla, and Senator Löki Tobin, D-Anchorage, were chosen as Alaska’s participants. The Innovation Fellowship is rooted in the understanding that political polarization presents new and unique obstacles to modern policymaking.…
Younger lawmakers look at new ways of criminal justice reform
NBC5 by: Stephen Biddix MONTPELIER, Vt. — A group in Montpelier is looking to change the polarization of politics by prioritizing results and not just voting just on party lines. They’re the Vermont Future Caucus and are geared towards millennials and Gen Z. The tri-partisan group has put a focus on criminal justice reform and…
New Gen Z caucus renews push to organize at VT Statehouse
By Calvin Cutler MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – An organization trying to attract younger state lawmakers is renewing a push to break down partisan walls at the Statehouse. About 38 out of 180 lawmakers identify as Gen Z or millennials in the Vermont Legislature. A handful of lawmakers Tuesday unveiled the Vermont Future Caucus, part of a…
Young lawmakers join Vermont Future Caucus coalition to advocate for youth voters
Vermont Public | By Peter Hirschfeld Published January 9, 2024 at 3:34 PM EST The number of younger Vermonters serving in the Legislature has grown in recent years. They’re hoping to use those numbers to advance policies that will make the state more attractive to young people. 27-year-old Esme Cole is one of the 38 Millennial or…
The Future of Effective Leadership with the Indiana Future Caucus
With 36 Gen Z and millennial state legislators in Indiana, the Indiana Future Caucus is building momentum and preparing for a collaborative session of effective governing. We’re excited for our new co-chairs, Rep. Maureen Bauer and Rep. Beau Baird, to be leading the caucus this year!