State Reps. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) and Maureen Bauer (D-South Bend) are teaming up to lead the Future Caucus, which is made up of legislators focused on bipartisanship and finding policy solutions for issues affecting Indiana's youth.

The Indiana Future Caucus includes Republican and Democrat state lawmakers from the Gen Z and millennial generations who pledge to work across the aisle to address issues important to young Hoosiers across the state.

"As co-chair of the Indiana Future Caucus, I'm thrilled for the opportunities that 2024 holds," Baird said. "My commitment to fostering critical conversations and finding common ground remains unwavering. In the spirit of collaboration, I believe the best solutions emerge from diverse perspectives that advance policies that truly reflect the needs and aspirations of Hoosier communities. Let's build bridges together that propel Indiana toward a future of shared progress and prosperity."

"I am honored to be the co-chair of the Future Caucus heading into this next legislative session," Bauer said. "Intergenerational, diverse perspectives are not only good for culture, education and social wellbeing, but also spur economic development. If we want to attract more young workers and families to our state, they need to feel like they have a voice in the state legislature. The work that we do in the Future Caucus aims to make Indiana a better place to call home for the young people who will live and work here for generations to come. With collaboration from leaders on both sides of the aisle, we can uplift all Hoosier communities to reach our state's full potential."

The Indiana Future Caucus will host a press conference to outline its policy agenda for the 2024 legislative session at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 29 in the south atrium of the fourth floor of the Statehouse in Indianapolis. 

For more information on the Indiana Future Caucus, visit futurecaucus.org.