Welcome to the YG Blog
Our Youth and Government Blog is a space for our Media delegates to write and publish their work throughout the program year. Keep yourself updated and in the loop by reading topics written by our youths from across Texas.
Should Potassium Bromate be used as an ingredient for popular foods?
By Rigoberto Frausto Martinez As the question "Should Potassium Bromate be used as an ingredient for popular foods?" arises. We will be talking about the opposing views that answer the given bill. We will find out if the bill passed or not and any information that is proposed with [...]
Who Will Be The 78th Youth Governor
The memorable words “Democracy must be learned by every generation,” were again practiced at the2024 State Youth and Government (YAG) Conference during the speeches made byYouth Governorcandidates Ethan Chen (District 3), Preston Lee (District 5), and Joey Maguire (District 2) duringThursday's YAG opening Ceremony. Though all three focus on [...]
Kenneth Pham Story
The YMCA Youth and Government (YG) program provides the new generation with an enriching and hands-on activity that promotes civic engagement within the political state of contemporary society. Although YG is broken down into four different sections, in my opinion, the legislative branch is one of the most beneficial [...]
Proposal For Blood Donations
Inside the Legislative House and Senate session, many representatives are presenting their bills. Along with this, each representative is defending their proposals. Throughout the day, bills are either being approved or disapproved. Today in this session, we have Jason Choi and his proposal to resolve the statewide need for [...]
The Future of YG
TXYG 78TH CHIEF OF JUSTICE CANDIDATE JASMINE JOHN DISCUSSES HER PLANS FOR THE FUTURE OF VG by Eliza Pepito Coming from District 5, Garland High School Junior Jasmine John is proving herself to be THE Chief of Justice candidate to keep your eye out for. Garnering over 5 years [...]
Blood Donation
Blood donations have become crucial to those in need, determining their final fate. As stated by representative Jason Choi, there is an opportunity for more people to be helped and assisted with blood donation within their community. As part of the bill, a collaboration was put forward to [...]
Catherine Masey: A Profile on the LASA Delegation’s Co-President
By Delia Rune, Liberal Arts and Science Academy Catherine Masey has done Youth and Government (YAG) for the last three years. She used to mock trial but, this year, she has transitioned to judging in order to balance her role at YAG with her role as a delegation president. [...]
Governor Hopeful Believes Preparation for YAG Leads to Success
By Alanis Rodriguez, Chisolm Trail High School Students spend hours preparing for the Youth and Government State Conference. These moments are spent practicing, seeking advice, and considering endless possibilities in court or on the floor. While some go to the conference to hang out with friends and see the sights, [...]
Emily White’s Bill
By Piper Watson North Central Texas Academy First-time Youth and Government delegate Emily White has been chosen to speak on the floor in the senate today because she has written an outstanding and debatable bill. She is confident in her research and information and knows the subject well. [...]
Food Is Life
By Maryfer Garcia, Chisholm Trail High School There is an expression that goes “food is life” which means that food is something vital that we need to survive. Food is what fuels us and to some, it is used as a reward after a hard day of work. Many [...]
Texas Capitol Adds Rich History to YAG Experience
By Piper Watson, North Central Texas Academy The story of Texas’s State Capitol started long ago when it was established in 1839. The second president of the Republic of Texas, Mirabeau Lamar, wanted to make the town of Waterloo the Capitol of Texas. After the Texas Congress had approved the [...]
Dogs Beware!
By Lilly Salcedo, Duncanville High School Youth and Government is a program that gives young students the voice to enact change for what they believe is the best for an evolving society. The Legislative branch of this organization gives the students that opportunity to exercise this practice of speaking out [...]