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Memorial Day is more than saying “Thank You”

by Rep. Darrio Melton Yesterday, we took a day out of our busy lives to remember those who fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. From our inception as a nation, men and women have gone to war and fought at home, because they believed in protecting one nation under God, with liberty … Continued

Darrio Melton

May 26, 2015

Opinion

Hard-Lined Stances Aren’t Leadership; It’s Time To Work Together

by Rep. Darrio Melton When we started this legislative session, the budget crisis loomed heavy over the State House. We all knew that we would need to fill a $700 million gap, but nobody knew how it would get done. In the past months, several solutions have been tossed around among those in leadership. We … Continued

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May 19, 2015

Opinion

For Republicans, Leadership Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be

by Rep. Darrio Melton If you’ve been following the legislature over the past few weeks, it’s pretty clear that the Republicans are stuck. They have a supermajority in both chambers–meaning they can do anything they want–yet they can’t seem to agree on how to get Alabama out of a tremendous financial crisis. When the Republicans … Continued

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May 12, 2015

Opinion

Republicans Embrace Democrats’ Plans to Solve Budget Hole

by Rep. Darrio Melton The Republicans have taken a long, hard look at the state of affairs in Alabama, and they’ve decided they only have two options: they can fold on their campaign promises and raise taxes or they can call the Democrats’ plans and look at a lottery. It looks like they’re going “all-in” … Continued

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May 5, 2015

Opinion

What They Practice And What They Preach

by Rep. Darrio Melton Last November, the Alabama Republican Party swept all statewide constitutional offices and gained seats in the Legislature by promising “more jobs, less government and no new taxes.” Yet half way through the first legislative session since the elections, Republicans are already backtracking on these values and failing the people of Alabama … Continued

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April 28, 2015

Opinion

Alabama Republicans aren’t doing their jobs: It’s time to solve the budget crisis

by Rep. Darrio Melton I want to start this week by thanking everyone who has called my office, emailed me, Tweeted me or stopped by my office in Montgomery. I want you to know–I’ve heard your concerns. It’s very clear to me that the people of Alabama are worried about what’s going on in Montgomery. … Continued

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April 21, 2015

Opinion

We have to make sure women are getting the care they need

by Rep. Darrio Melton Expecting a child is one of the most exciting, terrifying and joyous time for a family. An expectant mother usually has a list of questions, plans and preparations to get ready for the big day, but whether she’ll get the appropriate level of care at the hospital shouldn’t have to be … Continued

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March 31, 2015

Opinion

Its Time to Tackle the Tough Issues, ALGOP

by Rep. Darrio Melton The Alabama Legislature has been in session for three weeks, and the people elected to represent you have been hard at work solving the big issues at hand. Well, that’s what the Republicans are saying. The truth is, they’re wasting legislative days and your tax dollars pushing issues that appeal to … Continued

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March 24, 2015

Opinion

Take the $5 Minimum Wage Challenge

by Rep. Darrio Melton Over the weekend, I challenged my colleagues to live off $5 per day in an attempt to bring awareness to the difficulty of living off minimum wage. The math behind the challenge is simple: a minimum wage earner working 40 hours per week would have a base pay of $290. After … Continued

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March 17, 2015

Opinion

Melton Calls on Fellow Legislators to Stand Up for Voting Rights by Supporting New Legislation

By Rep. Darrio Melton SELMA, Ala.–Representative Darrio Melton (D-Selma) has announced that he will introduce legislation to expand voting rights in Alabama in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. “While the President and members of Congress came to the anniversary celebrations, we are left with no choice but to remember what has been … Continued

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March 11, 2015