Earlier this summer, 26 Alabama young people (25 governmental and one media delegate) were among almost 650 teenagers nationwide who attended the 59th Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs (CONA) at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C. Six rising college sophomores, who were chosen for their leadership positions following the 2025 conference, presided over the … [Read More]
Alabama does well in national judicial and mock trial competitions
From July 27-30, 2026, six Alabama Youth and Government teams from four state schools participated in the YMCA National Judicial Competition in Austin, Texas. Alabama earned two Top 10 finishes in Mock Trial, and a Top 25 finish in Moot Court in the competition involving more than 400 students from 24 states. The Britton team … [Read More]
Four receive special awards at 2026 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]
2026 Delegates and Alternates to the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs Revealed
Between Saturday, June 27, and Friday, July 3, 26 Alabama young people (25 delegates and one media delegate) will take part in the 58th Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C. If those chosen to attend as delegates are unable to go, the alternates will be given the chance … [Read More]
Alumni and Expert Judges Choose Three Best Bills for 2026
Committees of independent judges with expertise in bill writing chose these bills as the best of the 2026 Youth Legislature session. Best Bills do not have to be approved in one of the three chambers to be considered for the award: Senate Best Bill SB17 by Carson Washington, Loveless Academic Magnet Program, Montgomery – An … [Read More]
Governor Signs 10 Bills Into Law During 2026 Youth Legislature
Gov. Carter Holloway signed 10 bills into law during the 77th Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature. These bills either passed both the Youth Legislature Senate and House or were approved by the members of the First-Year program. The bills that become law are: SB57 by Karter Long, Spain Park High School – The High Way: Alabama … [Read More]
Youth Lieutenant Governor Wants Everyone to Have the ALYIG Experience She Had
By Victoria Camacho, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School TomorrowTODAY Staff Writer Alabama’s 2026 youth lieutenant governor is Addison Pledger, a 17-year-old senior at Spain Park High School. Addison shares that she has always had a passion for history and politics and aims to become a civil rights lawyer. After graduation, Addison plans to continue her education … [Read More]
HOUSE SPEAKER INTERVIEW: Your 77th Speaker of the House on ‘Making the House A Home’
By Gracie Everly Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer In preparation for the upcoming conference, ALYIG media interviewed the 77th Speaker of the House, Bethany Yin. To learn more about what makes her and the House so special, we asked Bethany a few questions. Read her responses below! What is your role at the upcoming conference? “I’m the … [Read More]
Governor and Cabinet Members Address Controversial Special Order Bills
By Kayla Hora, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School TomorrowTODAY staff writer In a Friday news conference at the Alabama Statehouse, Youth Gov. Carter Holloway, alongside his Cabinet members, Shivika Kumar and MaryEllis Killough, fielded questions from the Youth Legislature media team and the Alabama Daily News, a digital-first, non-partisan news organization focused on Alabama government, politics … [Read More]
‘Opportunity is Available for All,’ Guest Speaker Tells 2026 Youth Leg Participants
By Makayla Corbin, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School TomorrowTODAY staff writer During opening ceremonies Friday, Feb. 27, delegates at the 2026 Alabama Youth Legislature heard from Youth Leg alumni Liz Huntley, a litigation attorney at Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC in Birmingham, co-founder of the Hope Institute, and defender of families throughout Alabama and the United … [Read More]
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