Mrs. Cox Goes to Montgomery...

Last Wednesday, our class visited Alabama's state capitol in Montgomery.

After sitting in on a *riveting* judiciary committee meeting, Jeremy and I battled it out in the House of Representatives' chambers.

Our class spent WAY too much time goofing off with the speaker's gavel and turning around in the comfy House chairs! As we repeated frequently, we are too easily amused. (From left: Jeremy, me, Christina, Sandra, Anne, Andrea, & Cassandra)

Here we are chatting with freshman Rep. James Fields (D). What is interesting about him is he is the first black man elected by Alabama's 12th District -- comprised primarily of white voters. He is a very interesting and friendly guy.

And here's us with former Governor/ current Lt. Governor Jim Folsom (D). He was very kind to spend a few minutes with us during his busy day.

We also met with a couple of Associated Press reporters, as well as Markeshia Ricks, the State Capitol reporter for The Anniston Star. We also met with the lobbyist for the Alabama Press Association.

All in all, it was a good day spent rubbing shoulders with our state's decision makers.