If you were a Disney prince or princess, who would you be and why? Lt. Governor Emily Stone- Cinderella is my favorite princess, because she has the big castle in Disney World! Emily Stone of Pike Road, 17, is a senior at Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery. President Pro-Temp Lewis Fitzpatrick- Without a doubt, I would be Aladdin because I would ROCK … [Read More]
Lobbyists’ Job is to Champion or Work to Kill Legislation
By Anna Claire Bullard and Hannah Harless TomorrowTODAY writers Lobbyists look at all of the bills written for Youth Legislature, said Senate Lobbyist Abi Young of Wetumpka. If a lobbyist likes one of the bills, they promote it by making signs or fliers. They also lobby against bills that they don’t support. Young said the Senate … [Read More]
Youth Governor and State Lieutenant Governor Open 67th Youth Leg Session
By Savanna Harris and Anna Claire Bullard TomorrowTODAY writers After being introduced by Youth Lt. Gov. Emily Stone, Youth Gov. Cassie Sadie reminded delegates the weekend of the 67th Alabama Youth in Government’s Youth Legislature program is an opportunity for our voices to be heard. She also reminded everyone to step out of their comfort … [Read More]
Q & A with 2016 gubernatorial candidates
The TomorrowTODAY staff asked each candidate the same three questions. Read their responses below: Alabama’s prisons are overcrowded. Would you advocate releasing prisoners early, sending fewer to prison or another solution? William Chandler: Alabama’s prison system is by far overcrowded and operating at a 200 percent maximum capacity. The question is how do we deal … [Read More]
Speak, listen and accept fellow delegates, youth governor says
By Cassie Sadie 2015 Youth Governor Welcome to Alabama’s 67th Youth Legislature! Thank you all so much for being here and for all the hard work you’ve put in and will put in to make this conference the best possible. Over the next few days, you will discover countless new perspectives and ideas. You will make … [Read More]
Media program is here to serve you; Use us please!
By Ellie Cotton 2015 TomorrowTODAY Editor in Chief I am more than honored to serve as your editor in chief for this year’s Alabama Youth in Government program. I am excited to reunite with those I don’t see often and learn new ideas and skills I will carry with me for years to come. The … [Read More]
Top participants and teams named for 2014 Youth Judicial
During the Nov. 3 awards ceremony, outstanding individuals and teams were announced for the 2014 YMCA Youth Judicial Program. The top three teams for both the premier and major leagues are eligible to compete in the national competition in Chicago in the summer of 2015. Congratulations to the students and schools represented among the winners. … [Read More]
Congratulations to the Top 10 Plaintiff and Defense Teams
The Top 10 teams for 2014 were announced late Sunday afternoon and immediately competed. The teams that reached the goal of being the best while doing their best were: PLAINTIFF • 202, Hoover – Spain Park, led by Christina McLaughlin • 204, Hoover – Spain Park, led by Amanda Sterley • 302, Birmingham – Indian … [Read More]
Premier playoffs pit best teams against each other
While the Major League teams competed at the federal courthouse, 21 Premier League teams were trying their cases at the Montgomery County Courthouse. The two teams that ultimately won were Plaintiff Team 232, Hoover – Spain Park, led by Katherine Voorhees, and Defense Team 583, Montgomery – Saint James, led by Sydney Brashears.
Who will be your next chief justice?
By Anna Claire Bullard and Mackenzie Montiel Tomorrow TODAY Staff Writers The 2015 chief justice candidates participated in a candidate forum Saturday. What follows is a summary of their remarks. Judge Jim Schillaci was introduced by Christina McLaughlin. Schillaci joked that he originally was interested in a mock trial because he thought there would be … [Read More]