NWA Democrat Gazette

Younger lawmakers form Arkansas Future Caucus aim to bridge political gap

Younger lawmakers form Arkansas Future Caucus aim to bridge political gap

The number of state lawmakers 45 or younger will jump from 30 to 40 when the next Arkansas General Assembly convenes in January, creating one of the largest delegations of relatively young lawmakers in the nation, according to a national group encouraging younger candidates to run.

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