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Q & A with 2021 gubernatorial candidates

The TomorrowToday staff asked each candidate the same three questions. Read their responses below: How could Alabama’s education system benefit from a state lottery? Ryan Barranco: Alabama’s education system could benefit enormously from a state lottery. As governor it would be important to me that while money from a state lottery is being put into … [Read More]

Gov. Pavel Shirley: Youth Legislature bridges divides of outside world

Wow! Thanks for coming to the 72nd Alabama Youth Legislature! I’ve been floored by the quality of work I’ve seen you put into your bills, and I’m really looking forward to seeing everything else you accomplish this weekend. This program bridges the gaps and divides we so often observe in the outside world. It has … [Read More]

Media’s 2020 Goal: ‘Providing as much info as possible’

By Turner Cole 2020 Editor in Chief It is my honor to serve as your media editor-in-chief for the 72nd YMCA Youth Legislature. Participating in Youth in Government has been a highlight of my high school career, and hopefully, you feel the same. Participants come from the Rocket City in the north to Mobile along … [Read More]

Gov. Pavel Shirley Names His Cabinet and Staff

Youth Gov. Pavel Shirley has selected his 2020 staff and Cabinet for the 72nd Annual Alabama Youth Legislature. Congratulations to these individuals. STAFF Chief of Staff………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Griffin Darden Deputy Chief of Staff…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Sofie Behr Legal Adviser……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Lindsay Tadlock Director of Legislative Affairs………………………………………………………………………………….Carter Dewees Communications Director…………………………………………………………………………………………..Lilly Martin CABINET Adjutant General…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Cyprian Dumas Administrator of Alcohol Beverage Board…………………………………………………………………..William Wood Commissioner of … [Read More]

Special Order Calendars Set for 2020 Session

These special-order bills for the 2020 Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature will take precedence over all other bills and will be debated first in their respective chambers. SENATE (Review these and other Senate bills here). SB5 – Prohibit the Use of Risk Assessment Tools by Sara Guven, Vestavia Hills High School, Birmingham. Prohibits the use of … [Read More]

Three 2019 Youth Leg delegates recognized as outstanding statesmen

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]

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]