The Tennessee Youth in Government Conference officially began Thursday morning at 11:30 a.m. with opening sessions. After the officers processed in and the candidates gave their speeches, the delegates were dismissed to their committees. So, what is Youth in Government? Youth in Government is a YMCA funded program for young adults in middle Tennessee in which youth who seek to change their communities and get a taste of politics on the state level meet for a four-day conference at the state capitol. These intelligent high school students compose and present mock bills that they must defend and justify to their peers. The YMCA promotes youth development and encourages them to speak up and speak their mind. Today, the next generation will debate, agree, and compromise on issues that face our state.
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