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Governor and his Cabinet set special order bills

Gov. Ford Cleveland and his Cabinet have chosen the special order bills for the 2017 conference. When brought to their respective chambers, these bills will take precedence over all other bills. FIRST YEAR BILLS FY17, The Second Chance Act, by Tate Record, Mountain Brook High School, Birmingham – Prison reform to require rehabilitation to better … [Read More]

2018 gubernatorial candidates: What is your personal mantra and why?

The Alabama YMCA Youth in Government media staff asked each 2018 youth gubernatorial candidate the same three questions. This is the first installment of the Q & A with 2018 gubernatorial candidates: What is your personal mantra and why? Claudia Hubbard: “Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways … [Read More]

Youth Gov. Ford Cleveland reveals his 2017 platform

EDUCATION I believe in strong education reform. A strong education leads to a bright future for our citizens and state. I will support most bills that will bring in revenue to the board of education and allow Alabama schools to receive more money (within reason). PRISON REFORM I support legislation to help reduce prison overcrowding, … [Read More]

Top participants and teams named for 2016 Youth Judicial

The 2016 YMCA Youth Judicial Program ended Nov. 7 with an awards ceremony announcing the outstanding individuals and teams. The 2016 conference broke attendance records with 678 total participants and adults. Congratulations to the students and schools represented among the outstanding participants. JUSTICE HUGH MADDOX AWARD: Audrey Kim (captain), Tori Barranco, Henry Petters, James Sadie, … [Read More]

Question and Answers with the 2016 Youth Judicial Judges

By Christian Cooper and Will Inge TomorrowToday Staff Writers Question: Who is the most influential person in ALYIG? Some of the judges answers: Christina McLaughlin (college), Addison Smith, Betsy Bryne (college), Talya Whyte, Kendall Ward, Hayley White (college), Lyne Nguyen, Bennett McGhee, Gabbi Pollman, Addison Smith, Bailey Whitter, Noah McNelley (college), Griffin Payne, Ford Cleveland, … [Read More]

Appreciate and take advantage of this weekend, Judge Borden says

By Erica Gage and Eden Hipps Tomorrow TODAY Staff Writers Before any trial can begin or any judge can take office, witnesses and judges take an oath. Before the YMCA Youth Judicial conference began, U.S. Magistrate Judge Gray Borden swore in all delegates and judges. “I can tell you, what you are doing this weekend is … [Read More]

‘Make an impression on your peers and have fun,’ Friedman says

By Mary Pruitt Mantel TomorrowToday Staff Writer During the opening ceremony of Youth Judicial, Chris Friedman, the writer of the case that will be tried this weekend, challenged every delegate to take the weekend seriously but still have fun. His second challenge was to treat others well. “You will see these people again, and they … [Read More]

Get to Know Your 2016 Judges and Their Legal Heroes.

HARRISON CARTER Harrison Carter is an 18-year-old senior at Saint James School in Montgomery. This is his fourth year participating in the YMCA Youth Judicial program. He was an attorney his freshman and junior year.  This is his second year as a judge. He was also a judge his sophomore year.  This will also be … [Read More]

2016 National Affairs Delegates and Alternates

Between Saturday, July 2, and Thursday, July 7, 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 49th 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 to be a … [Read More]