By Aubree Sipsy (Cherokee County) “It is our passion and voice that shines within us that makes the future brighter, because we all come from different parts of Alabama, here in Montgomery, from our own counties, from our own stories that need to be told,” Gov. Camila Lopez said in her opening remarks for the … [Read More]
Get “YIGy” with It: The 2020 Youth Legislature Opening Session
By: Mary Virginia Huffaker The 2020 Alabama Youth Legislature Conference began this morning with the Opening Session where several officers expressed their excitement for the start of debate. Delegates watched a live-streamed zoom video as they heard from Lieutenant Governor Josh Phillips, Youth Governor Ryan Barranco, Secretary of State Stella Ross, Chief Justice Samad Gallani, … [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]