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Four receive special awards at 2026 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]

2026 Delegates and Alternates to the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs Revealed

Between Saturday, June 27, and Friday, July 3, 26 Alabama young people (25 delegates and one media delegate) will take part in the 58th 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 … [Read More]

Alumni and Expert Judges Choose Three Best Bills for 2026

Committees of independent judges with expertise in bill writing chose these bills as the best of the 2026 Youth Legislature session. Best Bills do not have to be approved in one of the three chambers to be considered for the award: Senate Best Bill SB17 by Carson Washington, Loveless Academic Magnet Program, Montgomery – An … [Read More]

2025 delegates and alternates to the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs announced

Between Saturday, June 28, and Friday, July 4, 27 Alabama young people (26 delegates and one media delegate) will take part in the 57th Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs. Because of the damage done in 2024 to the Blue Ridge Assembly by Hurricane Helene, this year’s conference will be held at Appalachian State University … [Read More]

Youth Gov. AnnMarie McDaniel’s Cabinet and staff meets with Gov. Kay Ivey’s Cabinet and staff

By Clara McShane, Spain Park High School Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer Thursday, the day before the opening of the 76th Alabama Youth Legislature Conference, Youth Gov. AnnMarie McDaniel’s Cabinet met with their real-life governmental counterparts. I love pouring into the students … I’m excited that this event is happening, and it’s just a great opportunity for them. … [Read More]

Best bills and signed bills for the 2024 session of the Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature

Best Bills Committees of independent judges with expertise in bill writing chose these bills as the best of the 2024 Youth Legislature session. Best bills do not have to pass in chamber to be considered for the award: SB24 by Anna Beth Frazier, Spain Park High School, Hoover — Giving Them Their Right! — Amendment … [Read More]

2024 delegates and alternates to the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs

Between Friday, June 28, and Friday, July 5, 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 56th 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]

2024 First Year Outstanding Participants

These First Year Youth Legislature participants were recognized Feb. 25, 2024, as the outstanding First Year delegates: Anna Kate Wells. Northside Methodist Academy, Dothan Owen Jones, The Montgomery Academy Will Long, Mountain Brook High School Auston Parks, Spain Park High School, Hoover Farrah Lane, Bayside Academy, Daphne Caleb Johnston, LAMP High School, Montgomery Hope Hadder, … [Read More]

Special order calendars set for first day of 2024 session of the Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDARS Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 These bills have been selected by the leadership to skip the committee process and be debated first in their Chamber. Debate will begin on these bills when chambers convene Friday. They are not assigned to a committee. The patrons should report to Committee 1. SENATE SPECIAL ORDER SB013 … [Read More]

Best bills and bills signed into law by 2023 Gov. Camila Lopez

On Saturday, Feb. 25, before the 2024 governor-elect spoke and answered questions from the media and lobbyists during a joint session, the Best Bill Awards were presented in the Alabama House of Representative chambers at the Alabama State House. The Best Bills are chosen by an independent committee of adults. HOUSE BEST BILL HB23 by Lily … [Read More]

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