AXIOS (Russell Contreras) - Political violence and low pay are pushing young state lawmakers toward the exit
Political violence , stagnant pay and family-unfriendly legislatures are pushing Gen Z and Millennial state lawmakers to consider leaving office — even as many say they still believe in public service, a new report finds. Why it matters: State legislatures are pipelines for Congress, governors and future national leaders. If younger lawmakers leave early, the system increasingly favors the wealthy, the retired or those insulated from threats and financial strain. The big picture: The report, first shared with Axios by Future Caucus , a nonpartisan nonprofit group for Gen Z and Millennial policymakers, finds that pragmatic young lawmakers are weighing whether to continue serving. - This is one of the first detailed studies into Gen Z…