On the Rise Tour
A new season of collaborative governance.
The midterm elections saw a wave of young candidates run for — and win — public office across the country.
MAP’s Future Caucus leaders are preparing for the 2023 legislative session in their respective states. And scores of newly elected, young legislators will be joining their coalition of problem solvers.
We’re launching a nationwide “On the Rise” tour to celebrate the big ideas young people are bringing into their statehouses and connect this new generation of leadership. Each tour stop focuses on preparing our state-based Future Caucuses to transcend toxic polarization and achieve future-oriented policy goals in 2023.
As we look to a new season of legislating, MAP is excited to continue to empower the Gen Z and Millennial elected officials dedicated to improving how America governs.
TOUR STOPS
Arkansas - Nov 30
The Arkansas Future Caucus gathered for an evening to discuss their work in the state legislature, their goals for 2023, and insights into what it's like to be a young person in politics! Young leaders from different sectors across the state gathered to discuss how Gen Z and Millennial legislators are fighting for a stronger Arkansas.
Local coverage:
40/29 News: “Representatives speak at youth and democracy panel in Bentonville”
KAUF Ozarks At Large Radio: “Arkansas Future Caucus Looks Forward”
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: “NWA EDITORIAL | In the Arkansas Legislature, common ground based on the quality of ideas can advance the state”
Georgia - Jan 10
The Georgia Future Caucus began the 2023 legislative session with a roundtable luncheon for Gen Z and Millennial legislators. They discussed their priorities for the upcoming sessions and introduced themselves, as many are new to the legislature.
KANSAS - Jan 18
MAP traveled to Topeka to partner with the Kansas Future Caucus for a moment of action. In a panel discussion titled “A More Collaborative Kansas: How Young Legislators Are Shaking Up Topeka,” the young legislators discussed their work in the state legislature and goals for the 2023 legislative session.
Read more about the Topeka stop, including tales of bipartisan axe-throwing social events, here.
Local coverage:
VERMONT - Jan 25
The Vermont Future Caucus hosted a lunch for newly elected and returning young lawmakers to discuss legislation on talent retention, mental health access, and legislature modernization. Later that evening, the local community gathered for a happy hour and panel discussion with legislators on "A New Generation of Leadership in Vermont: The Future of Collaboration at the Capital." Young elected officials shared their vision for the 2023 session and how they plan to tackle political polarization in order to create results for the youngest Vermonters across the state.
Local coverage:
Oklahoma - feb 23
In a panel discussion titled “Passing the Torch: How Young Legislators Shape Our Future,” the young lawmakers of the Oklahoma Future Caucus shared their vision for the upcoming legislative session and how they plan on navigating issues like criminal justice reform, Native issues, and school safety in a bipartisan fashion.
Local coverage:
The Journal Record: “For these legislators, the future is bipartisan”
More stops will be announced shortly - Stay tuned
CONNECTICUT
MORE TO COME