By Kayla Hora, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School TomorrowTODAY staff writer In a Friday news conference at the Alabama Statehouse, Youth Gov. Carter Holloway, alongside his Cabinet members, Shivika Kumar and MaryEllis Killough, fielded questions from the Youth Legislature media team and the Alabama Daily News, a digital-first, non-partisan news organization focused on Alabama government, politics … [Read More]
Y-Core Values Provide a Template for a Successful Youth Leg
By Carter Holloway 2026 Youth Governor I am so excited about all the 77th Annual Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature will bring, and I hope you feel the same way. As you debate and encounter delegates from all over the state this weekend, please consider the Y-Core values: • Caring • Honesty • Respect • Responsibility … [Read More]
Q & A with the 2026 gubernatorial candidates
By Gracie Everly and Clara McShane, Spain Park High School Tomorrow-TODAY Staff Writers The Tomorrow-TODAY staff asked each of the 2026 gubernatorial candidates the same three questions. Their responses follow: How can lawmakers address the challenges of immigration reform in a way that balances national security concerns with the humane treatment of refugees and undocumented … [Read More]
Hanging out with Chief of Staff Breland: Governor McDaniel’s Right-Hand Man
By Ella Gant, Spain Park High School Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer Before Micah Breland’s days as a Spain Park High School student, he was a Berry Middle School student. It was there he met AnnMarie McDaniel, this year’s youth governor, a senior at Hoover High School. “We were both selected as anchors for our broadcast team in … [Read More]
“Your voice is enough. Your choices matter. You have the power to influence, speak, lead,’ Youth Gov. AnnMarie McDaniel says
Good morning, delegates! I’m Governor AnnMarie McDaniel, and I want to personally welcome each and every one of you to the 76th Alabama Youth Legislature Conference! I’m beyond excited to be here with all of you, and I hope you are too! To kick things off, let’s get a little energy in the room. Where … [Read More]
2025 Youth Legislature officers take the oath of office
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]