Brewer is a founding member of the Virginia Future Caucus, which is co-chaired by her colleague Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, and she recently received endorsements from Youngkin and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
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For Millennials and By Millennials: The Rise of the Future Caucus
Congress and almost half the states have a caucus created for and by millennials. Last week, Virginia became the 22nd state with a bipartisan caucus of young lawmakers meant to focus on the issues most important to millennials. The Virginia Future Caucus, as it’s called, is inspired by the Millennial Action Project, a national bipartisan organization that encourages young people to get involved in politics and to build coalitions once they are elected to work on issues important to millennial voters.
Rasoul, Peace launch Virginia State Future Caucus
Dels. Chris Peace (R-97) and Sam Rasoul (D-11) announced the creation of the bipartisan Virginia State Future Caucus, a brand-new caucus comprised of state delegates under age 45. The announcement is part of a nation-wide movement in state houses across the country where young legislators are seeking to find common ground in an era of hyper partisanship.
Cupid must be in Richmond as lawmakers claim bipartisan goodwill
A group of delegates announced a new bipartisan caucus — the Virginia State Future Caucus, aimed at millennials and the concerns of young people. It drew some ribbing for setting the age range at under 45, but the 19 new delegates who won in last fall’s elections have injected youth into the House of Delegates. Before, only 22 percent of the House was under age 45; now, it’s 34 percent, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.
Young Lawmakers Form Group to Address Millennials’ Concerns
A bipartisan, nationwide organization seeking to involve young people in politics has established a chapter in Virginia, focusing on such issues as student debt relief and government transparency, officials said Wednesday. The Millennial Action Project has created the Virginia Future Caucus, consisting of young lawmakers who vowed to work across party lines.
Millennials in the General Assembly form a caucus to advocate for their generation
On Wednesday, lawmakers announced the Virginia’s Future Caucus as a coalition loosely defined for millennials. They aren’t checking IDs: Several lawmakers under 45 are part of the new contingent. Creating those bipartisan bonds, and advocating for issues that affect young people – student debt, affordable college, the changing job market, green energy and new technologies – is part of the reason lawmakers want to get together on a regular basis.
Twitter Interview with #Millennial Lawmakers in Hampton Roads
Virginia legislators launch new caucus aimed at tackling millennial issues
Forget avocado toast, young lawmakers aim higher, form millennial caucus
Members of Virginia’s House of Delegates found out Wednesday as 10 young or young-at-heart lawmakers announced the formation of the Virginia Future Caucus.Informally known as the millennial caucus, members broadened the group’s age range to welcome delegates under 45 years of age. Millennials are typically defined as those born in 1980 or later.
Looking To the Future with Virginia's Millennial Lawmakers
That’s Steven Olikara, president and founder of the Millennial Action Project. No it’s not a craft beer club. It’s a nonpartisan organization aimed at working with millennial policymakers to overcome gridlock. He’s celebrating the creation of the Future Caucus at the General Assembly, a bipartisan group of millennials and even a few Gen Xers.
LISTEN: Rasoul helps launch new “Future Caucus”
Roanoke Democratic delegate Sam Rasoul has long advocated for more bi-partisanship in the General Assembly. Today he and Republican delegate Chris Peace have launched the “Virginia State Future Caucus,” comprised of state delegates 45 and under. Rasoul, the caucus co-chair, says they will tackle “new age” issues like student debt and clean energy. Its part of a national movement he says, with similar groups of lawmakers in 21 other states – and in the U.S. Congress.
RELEASE: Young Virginia State Legislators Launch Bipartisan Caucus to Address Issues Most Important to Young People in Virginia
On February 14, Delegates Chris Peace (R-97) and Sam Rasoul (D-11) announced the creation of the bipartisan Virginia State Future Caucus, a brand-new caucus comprised of state delegates under age 45. The announcement is part of a nation-wide movement in state houses across the country where young legislators are seeking to find common ground in an era of hyper partisanship.