The governor and officers for the 2025 Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature were sworn into office Feb. 25, 2024. These elected officials will work for the next year to plan and lead the 2025 session. Gov. AnnMarie McDaniel, Hoover High School Lt. Gov. Julia Daigle, Spain Park High School, Hoover Senate Pro Temp Tyra Davis, Ramsay … [Read More]
‘We see people before politics,’ says 2024 youth governor
By Youth Gov. Hudson Campbell Good morning delegates! I’m so glad each of you could make it. I hope you are excited about this wonderful weekend and conference we have ahead of us. We would not have this amazing opportunity without the help of the YMCA, college staffers, officers, and delegation advisors as well … [Read More]
Q & A with 2025 gubernatorial candidates
The TomorrowTODAY staff asked each of the 2025 gubernatorial candidates the same three questions. Read their responses below: More than half of Alabama’s first-time teachers leave the job before the end of three years. Only a third of all current teachers have the 10 years of service required to be vested in the state’s retirement … [Read More]
Opening: Gov. Camila Lopez says future of Youth in Government is bright
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]
Speak, Reach Out and Slow Down, Governor Says
By Mary Virginia Huffaker Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer After expressing his happiness and gratitude for his position at the opening of the 72nd Annual Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature, Gov. Pavel Shirley offered three pieces of advice. Delegates should try their best to speak when they have the chance, he said. Every delegate has a voice that … [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]
Gov. Jared Schaffer: ‘It is safe to do more’ at 2019 Youth Leg
By Jared Schaffer 2019 Youth Governor Hello everyone! I am excited to welcome you all to the 71st YMCA Youth Legislature! I know you all have put in a lot of hard work, and soon you will see why that work was worth it. There are so many reasons to love this program, but above … [Read More]
‘It is the relationships that you’ll remember,’ youth governor says
By Claudia Hubbard 2018 Youth Governor Hello and welcome to the 70th Youth Legislature Conference! It’s finally time for all of the preparation you put into this weekend to be put into action. I cannot wait to see everybody in action throughout our time here at Youth Legislature. This weekend you’re going to face surprises, … [Read More]
Youth Gov. Claudia Hubbard Sets Her 2018 Platform
EDUCATION I am in favor of educational reform. I believe that many statewide issues stem from a lack of education. In regards to legislation concerning education, I am in favor of establishing a statewide lottery where benefits are allocated to the Alabama Department of Education. Money should not define and limit our students’ opportunities. Every … [Read More]
2018 gubernatorial candidates: How do you embody the most important characteristics of a YIG leader?
The Alabama YMCA Youth in Government media staff asked each 2018 youth gubernatorial candidate the same three questions. This is the second installment of the Q & A with 2018 gubernatorial candidates: What characteristics are most important for a Youth in Government leader? How do you embody those characteristics? Jezzia Smith: The characteristics that are … [Read More]