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!
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The Future of Effective Leadership with the Georgia Future Caucus
Georgia’s youngest lawmakers spelled out their vision for the immediate future on Wednesday. The Future Caucus — made up of millennial and Generation Z legislators under 45 — held a press conference after their first meeting together this week, noting that artificial intelligence, housing and criminal justice reform are all points of focus for them.…
The Future of Effective Leadership with the Vermont Future Caucus
A dozen suits packed into Montpelier culinary gem Capitol Pho on Tuesday afternoon to talk shop over (complimentary) lunch. Unremarkable, you might say, except the wearers of those suits were young folks — by Statehouse standards, that is. Vermont, meet your Future Caucus. Backed by the national nonprofit organization by the same name, Vermont’s Future Caucus is comprised…
Young Legislators Honored for Groundbreaking Bipartisanship
Washington, DC | December 11, 2023 — Future Caucus today announced the recipients of its 2023 Rising Star Awards, recognizing the accomplishments of young legislators who exemplify its mission to transcend political polarization through Gen Z and millennial public service. The awards reception will take place Tuesday, December 12 at the Recording Industry Association of America…