Story and photos by Laura Stanton Strickler Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer and Photographer On April 22, 2022, the Alabama Youth in Government Supreme Court justices held a public hearing to determine the constitutionality of Senate Bill 2, “Mandatory Background Checks for Private Firearm Sales.” The bill by Ramsey High School delegate Kylan Benson attempts to enforce … [Read More]
Remembering Justice Hugh Maddox
Justice Hugh Maddox 1930 – 2020 Justice Hugh Maddox was a gentle man who made a tremendous impact on the YMCA for many decades. In 1979 he helped found the YMCA Youth Judicial program in Alabama. Although it began with only a handful of students as part of Youth Legislature, Youth Judicial has gone on … [Read More]
House of Representative Representing
The 73rd Alabama Youth Legislature Conference is underway and everybody is doing an amazing job to make the most of the conference. The debate has been wonderful. Everybody has been very passionate but also respectful. Anna Dickey proposed a great bill in the House pushing for mental health to be taught in Alabama public schools. … [Read More]
Stellar Debate in the Senate
Debate in the Senate has been exciting to watch throughout the day. As debate continues, we have heard from some outstanding delegates with fantastic arguments. Due to a smaller number of members in the Senate, we have experienced more lively debate. Senator Vincent Indovina had an intriguing bill about relocating coal ash pits to prevent … [Read More]
Supreme Court Tackles Amendment One
By: Mary Virginia Huffaker On the evening of November 5th, the public hearing for the 2020 Youth Legislature Conference occurred when Kareena Singh from the Montgomery Academy Delegation was called into the court to defend the constitutionality of her bill. Singh’s bill, #135, is titled “Redefining Religious Exemptions for Vaccines”. The bill would require people … [Read More]
Energetic Debate in the First Year Chamber
By: Mary Virginia Huffaker Debate is lively and energetic in the First Year Chamber as Presiding Officer Jeffrey Ford directs new participants in proper debate and etiquette. Three bills in the First Year Chamber have passed so far, including both special order bills. Bill #159, titled “Our Voice; Student Representation in School Board … [Read More]
Get “YIGy” with It: The 2020 Youth Legislature Opening Session
By: Mary Virginia Huffaker The 2020 Alabama Youth Legislature Conference began this morning with the Opening Session where several officers expressed their excitement for the start of debate. Delegates watched a live-streamed zoom video as they heard from Lieutenant Governor Josh Phillips, Youth Governor Ryan Barranco, Secretary of State Stella Ross, Chief Justice Samad Gallani, … [Read More]
Witty Debates and the Announcement of Special Order Bills
By: Mary Virginia Huffaker With less than four days until the start of the 2020 Youth Legislature Conference, delegates have already begun to socialize. The start of social events for the conference began last night with the Witty Debate. Delegates presented seemingly controversial ideas to their peers, stating their stance on certain topics while others … [Read More]
2020 Delegates and Alternates to the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
Between Friday, June 26, and the early morning of Friday, July 3, these 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 53rd Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C.: 2021 Lt. Gov. Chloe Annakin, Spain Park High School, Hoover Sen. Ford Balogh, Vestavia Hills High … [Read More]
Governor Signs 21 Bills into Law
By Mary Virginia Huffaker Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer Gov. Pavel Shirley signed 21 bills into law. Nine bills were from First Year, six originated in the House and six originated in the Senate. The First Year bills passed in their chamber while the other six had to pass in both the House and Senate before they … [Read More]
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