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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]

Supreme Court tours Judicial Building; rules on bill constitutionality

By Julia Stuckey TomorrowTODAY staff writer Friday morning, the justices of the Youth Alabama Supreme Court toured the Heflin-Torbert Judicial Building to learn more about the history of the position they are serving in this weekend. The tour guide presented many facts about the building, including that the marble used was from the same quarry … [Read More]

Voter Guide for Feb. 23, 2019, Election

The election of the 2020 officers for the 72nd Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. Polling Hours By District Embassy Suites Hotel Salon ABC WEAR YOUR NAMETAG 4:30 p.m. District 1 | 4:45 p.m. Districts 2 & 5 5 p.m. District 3 | 5:15 p.m. District 4 5:45 p.m. … [Read More]

Q & A with 2020 gubernatorial candidates

The TomorrowTODAY staff asked each candidate the same three questions. Read their responses below: What can Alabama do to better prepare students from all areas for college? Jackson Craft: Proven high school curriculums aimed at preparing students for higher education should be available at all schools. Equal access to preschool is also a fundamental problem … [Read More]