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]
Five students receive special awards at 2019 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]
2019 DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO THE YOUTH CONFERENCE ON NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Between Friday, June 28, and the early morning of Friday, July 5, these 24 Alabama young people will take part in the 52nd Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C.: 2020 House Floor Leader Destiny Baugh, W.P. Davidson High School, Mobile 2019 Commissioner of Corrections Sofie … [Read More]
Best bills and bills signed into law for the 71st YMCA Youth Legislature (2019)
Before the gubernatorial candidate debate and speeches, the Best Bill Awards for the House and the Senate were presented in the Alabama House of Representative chambers at the Alabama State House. Rashim McKinney, vice president of development at Gibraltar Solomon, who presented the House Best Bill on behalf of the Montgomery Britton YMCA board of … [Read More]
Lieutenant governor hopes to leave legacy of passion for the program
By Ashleigh Long TomorrowTODAY Editor-in-Chief The office of Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature lieutenant governor, while a large role and far from an easy task, is not often closely examined by conference delegates. Specifically, the lieutenant governor presides over the Senate and all joint sessions. The person in that position does not write bills nor participate … [Read More]
Supreme Court tours Judicial Building; rules on bill constitutionality
By Julia Stuckey TomorrowTODAY staff writer Friday morning, the justices of the Youth Alabama Supreme Court toured the Heflin-Torbert Judicial Building to learn more about the history of the position they are serving in this weekend. The tour guide presented many facts about the building, including that the marble used was from the same quarry … [Read More]
Voter Guide for Feb. 23, 2019, Election
The election of the 2020 officers for the 72nd Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. Polling Hours By District Embassy Suites Hotel Salon ABC WEAR YOUR NAMETAG 4:30 p.m. District 1 | 4:45 p.m. Districts 2 & 5 5 p.m. District 3 | 5:15 p.m. District 4 5:45 p.m. … [Read More]
Q & A with 2020 gubernatorial candidates
The TomorrowTODAY staff asked each candidate the same three questions. Read their responses below: What can Alabama do to better prepare students from all areas for college? Jackson Craft: Proven high school curriculums aimed at preparing students for higher education should be available at all schools. Equal access to preschool is also a fundamental problem … [Read More]
Former Youth Leg Speaker Returns as Alabama’s Chief Justice
By Julia Stuckey TomorrowTODAY Staff Writer Alabama Chief Justice Tom Parker attended the opening ceremony of the 71st YMCA Youth Legislature Friday, Feb. 22, and spoke briefly before swearing the youth delegates into office. In high school, Parker participated in Youth Legislature for three years, which he said “prepared him for a life involved with … [Read More]
2019 media goal: ‘Every voice heard; Every person seen’
By Ashleigh Long 2019 Editor in Chief Delegates, I am beyond thrilled to serve as your Media Editor in Chief for the 71st Alabama YMCA Youth in Government. I have had the amazing opportunity to participate in ALYIG for four years now. This program has taught me so much and has definitely helped shape me … [Read More]