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Dear John,
There’s a lot happening in the world right now. It’s easy to feel like politics is stuck, that division is the only story. But across the country, a new generation of lawmakers is proving otherwise.
At Future Caucus, we’re building something different: a movement of young legislators who aren’t here for the grandstanding — they’re here to govern. To work across the aisle. To solve real problems for their communities.
And this year, they’re off to a running start.
Hitting the Ground Running
January took us across the country, meeting with Future Caucus members in Arkansas, Kansas, and Georgia as they set their legislative priorities for the year.
What did we see? Leaders who aren’t waiting for someone else to fix things.
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In Arkansas, just three days into session, young lawmakers were already locking in policy goals — tackling everything from occupational licensing reform to maternal health.
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In Topeka, the Kansas Future Caucus welcomed newly elected members and saw one of their own, Representative Brandon Woodard, rise to House Minority Leader — proof that young legislators aren’t just participating, they’re leading.
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In Georgia, members strategized around a new rule that limits how many bills legislators can introduce, making bipartisan collaboration more critical than ever.
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The through-line in every conversation? A shared commitment to making government work.
And it’s not just happening in statehouses. In Congress, three new members joined the Congressional Future Caucus for the 119th Congress — a space where young federal lawmakers can break through partisan deadlock and drive innovative solutions forward.
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From left to right, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL), and Representative Sarah McBride (D-DE).
Powering Bold Policy Solutions
January also marked the launch of our 2025-2026 Innovation Fellowships, bringing together lawmakers who refuse to accept “that’s just the way things are” as an answer.
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Each cohort — Civic Innovation, Criminal Justice Reform, Energy & Environment, and Prenatal-to-Three — is tackling some of the biggest challenges of our time. With expert support, they’ll be shaping bipartisan policies that don’t just sound good but actually make a difference in people’s lives.
And we’re already seeing the impact of the Innovation Lab this session. Our team stepped in to help a brand-new legislator in a state without legislative staff do research for their very first bill — an honor we don’t take lightly. When young leaders step up to serve, we make sure they have the tools and resources to succeed.
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Empowering Women Leaders for the Road Ahead
As legislative sessions kick off across the country, these women are not just showing up — they’re leading the way.
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We have seen two of our members, Sen. Jamie Scott (D-AR) and Sen. Claire Cory (R-ND), transition from their respective statehouses to seats in the Senate — making Senator Cory North Dakota's youngest State Senator.
In Vermont, Representative Mary-Katherine Stone (D-VT) has stepped into a new role: Assistant Majority Leader for External Communications. While in Kansas, Representative Jo Ella Hoye (D-KS) is serving as House Minority Whip.
"As Seen on Social Media"
Ever wondered what a state legislator's office looks like? Check out the office tour of Pennsylvania Future Caucus Co-Chair and 2024 Cherisse Eatmon Collective Impact Award Winner, Representative Thomas Kutz (R-PA)! [[link removed]]
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For many state legislators, the commute to the Capitol can be long, and they need ways to stay awake and entertained. Senator Fabian Doñate (D-NV) [[link removed]] shared this Spotify playlist that helps him get through the drive.
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Must Reads
A few days into their legislative session, Arkansas Future Caucus Co-Chairs, Representative Ashley Hudson (D-AR) and Representative Aaron Pilkington (R-AR) [[link removed]] , joined KASU's Talk Business & Politics to share their perspectives on Arkansas' 2025 legislative session.
Senator Laura Wakim-Chapman (R-WV) [[link removed]] wants to be a voice for West Virginia's most vulnerable: “I wanted to make sure that there was a voice for our children, and I felt like I was the person to do that," she said.
A Housing "Miracle" Crosses State and Party Lines after Kansas Future Caucus Co-Chair, Representative Rui Xu (D-KS) [[link removed]] , invited Montana State Senator, Senator Ken Bogner (R-MT) [[link removed]] , to testify in front of the Kansas House of Representatives on housing legislation passed in Montana. The two met and became friends at Future Summit two years prior.
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