#SB44 – A Bill to Outlaw Civil Asset Forfeiture Under current state law police authorities are allowed to obtain property they believe to be involved in illegal activity. Under Civil Asset Forfeiture a person does not have to be charged with a crime to have their possessions seized. Upon passage of this bill law enforcement … [Read More]
Message from Lobbyists: Vote in favor of SB12! Changing the Age of Majority from 19 to 18
Vote in favor of SB12! This bill will change the age of majority from 19 years old to 18 years old. All persons under the age of 18 will be considered minors. At the age of 18, a person is allowed to join the military, required to sign up for the draft, can serve as … [Read More]
Being in Alabama helps polish his debate skills, Minnesota’s youth governor says
Tomorrow-Today, the Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature’s newspaper, interviewed Tyler Zitzewitz, the 2017 Minnesota youth governor who is attending Alabama’s program this weekend with five other Minnesota youth legislators. By Emma Strickland Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer How does this conference compare with the one in Minnesota? It’s very different. This one is smaller. In Minnesota, there are … [Read More]
Supreme Court declares HB7 constitutional
By Anna Claire Bullard Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer During a 2 p.m. Friday public hearing, the youth justices of the Alabama Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of HB7 by Rep. Russell Weas of Mountain Brook High School The bill requires students to take a philosophy class in public schools. The class would teach five … [Read More]
First Year delegates show no fear
By Eden Hipps Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer The First-Year chamber opened with a devotion from the chaplain, Drew McKeown. In his devotion, he reminded the first-year delegates that God tells us not to be afraid in anything. It was obvious the delegates took his devotion to heart. The first bill up for debate was First Year … [Read More]
‘I don’t believe in failure and you shouldn’t either,’ state treasurer tells delegates
By Trinity Hunter Tomorrow-Today staff writer Young Boozer, Alabama’s 39th state treasurer and the guest speaker for the opening session of the 69th Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature, immediately addressed the elephant in the room – his name. “Yes, that is my real name,” he told the crowd of chuckling teenagers. After getting that out of … [Read More]
2018 gubernatorial candidates: How do you embody the most important characteristics of a YIG leader?
The Alabama YMCA Youth in Government media staff asked each 2018 youth gubernatorial candidate the same three questions. This is the second installment of the Q & A with 2018 gubernatorial candidates: What characteristics are most important for a Youth in Government leader? How do you embody those characteristics? Jezzia Smith: The characteristics that are … [Read More]
Media director welcomes delegates to Youth Legislature
Hello! My name is Meagan Holloway-Ragland and I’m honored to serve as this year’s media director for the Alabama YMCA Youth in Government program. I am a senior at LAMP High School in Montgomery. I’ve been involved with Youth in Government since I was a freshman. I love this program, what it teaches us, and … [Read More]
The ‘more you invest’ in YIG, the ‘more you gain,’ governor says
By Ford Cleveland 2017 Youth Governor Hello everyone. I’d like to welcome each of you to the 69th Alabama Youth Legislature Conference. This weekend will be filled with opportunities for all of you. From hearing important political figures in Alabama speak, to being able to debate in the Alabama State House, and even participating in … [Read More]
2018 gubernatorial candidates: How should money for Alabama public schools be distributed?
The Alabama YMCA Youth in Government media staff asked each 2018 youth gubernatorial candidate the same three questions. This is the second installment of the Q & A with 2018 gubernatorial candidates: Does each Alabama public school get fair and equitable funding? If so, are the schools using the money wisely? If not, how do you … [Read More]
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