Darrio Melton

By Representative Darrio Melton Last week, US District Judge Myron Thompson went on senior status, which will reduce his caseload and allow President Obama to appoint a new federal judge to Alabama’s middle district. Judge Thompson is well known for many important decisions, especially standing up against Judge Roy Moore and blocking a section of … Continued

By Rep. Darrio Melton Last session, legislators and citizens called on Governor Bentley to expand Medicaid coverage under Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, and he maintained that he had no plans for expansion. I’m not going to accept that as an answer, Governor. We must expand Medicaid in Alabama. Not only is providing access to … Continued

By Rep. Darrio Melton People across the country are shocked, confused and angry following the jury’s not-guilty verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman for the murder of Trayvon Martin. Regardless of the emotions elicited by the death, trial and verdict, the US Justice System was put to work and the jury has spoken. We can … Continued