Between Friday, June 29, and the early morning of Friday, July 6, these 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 51st Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C.: Rep. Sofie Behr, The Montgomery Academy Media specialist Amelia Blair, Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School, Montgomery … [Read More]
2018 First Year Outstanding Participants
These First Year Youth Legislature participants were recognized Feb. 25, 2018, as the outstanding First Year delegates: Chloe Annakin, Spain Park High School, Hoover Floor Leader Ryan Barranco, St. James School, Montgomery (See also Outstanding Statesman) Daniel Carmichael, Mountain Brook High School (See also, Bills Signed into Law) Virginia Cobbs, Mountain Brook High School (See also Best … [Read More]
Three 2018 Youth Leg Delegates Recognized as Outstanding Statesmen
Miriam-Webster defines statesman as a wise, skillful and respected political leader. During each annual session of the Alabama Youth Legislature, adult advisers select one delegate from each of the legislative chambers as THE outstanding statesman for that chamber. In the House and Senate, the award is named for Jere Hardy, one of the founders of … [Read More]
Four Students Receive Special Awards Following the 2018 Youth Legislature
BETTY CARR AWARD The Betty Carr Award, developed by the Anniston delegation in honor of longtime adviser Betty Carr, is presented to the Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature delegate who gives fully to the program, exhibits excellent debating skills, works diligently behind the scenes and stands for his or her beliefs. It was first awarded in … [Read More]
2018 Best Bills and Bills Signed Into Law
Committees of independent judges with expertise in bill writing chose these bills as the best of the 2018 Youth Legislature session: SENATE BEST BILL: SB22, Reform Solitary Confinement Act by Katherine Voorhees, Spain Park High School, Hoover –Bans solitary confinement as a punishment for juvenile offenders and for those with mental disabilities. Limits solitary confinement for … [Read More]
‘Write the history of your generation,’ U.S. Sen. Doug Jones Says
By Daisy Bruce Tomorrow-Today staff writer U.S. Sen. Doug Jones spoke Friday to Alabama Youth in Government delegates, reflecting first on the events and experiences that led him to become a senator for Alabama. With many grueling tasks, including making more than 1.2 million phone calls, his campaign journey was not easy. Even in his … [Read More]
Youth Media Interviews U.S. Sen. Doug Jones Prior to Friday Lunch
By Erica Gage Tomorrow-Today Copy Editor All eyes were on the black Tahoe that pulled up Friday in front of the RSA Activity Center in downtown Montgomery as Alabama U.S. Sen. Doug Jones emerged from the backseat. As part of the 70th Annual Youth Legislature Conference celebration, Conference Board Chairman and Circuit Judge James Anderson … [Read More]
‘Be the Wise and Honest Who Serve,’ Chief Justice Challenges Delegates
By Erica Gage Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer At the opening session of the Alabama Youth in Government’s 70th Annual Youth Legislature Conference, Alabama Chief Justice Lyn Stuart spoke about the importance of shaping a society led by the “wise and honest.” She quoted founding father John Adams who said, “If wise men decline, others will not. … [Read More]
Q & A with 2019 gubernatorial candidates
The TomorrowToday staff asked each 2019 gubernatorial candidate the same three questions. Their responses follow: Should Alabama have a lottery? Why or why not? For what purpose? Jared Schaffer: The state of Alabama should have a lottery. In states that have lotteries today, a percentage of the money brought in is taken out to benefit … [Read More]
‘It is the relationships that you’ll remember,’ youth governor says
By Claudia Hubbard 2018 Youth Governor Hello and welcome to the 70th Youth Legislature Conference! It’s finally time for all of the preparation you put into this weekend to be put into action. I cannot wait to see everybody in action throughout our time here at Youth Legislature. This weekend you’re going to face surprises, … [Read More]
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