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Vote for policy, not talking points this November

By Rep. Darrio Melton With only three weeks until Election Day, the campaigns are in full swing and voters are hearing from candidates on both sides of the aisle. The Democrats are pointing out the failed policies of four years with a Republican supermajority. Meanwhile, the Republicans are promising to fight the liberal candidates and … Continued

Darrio Melton

October 14, 2014

Opinion

Vote for an Education Policy that Works this November

By Rep. Darrio Melton We are less than a month out from Election Day, and the campaigns are in full-swing. “Jobs, jobs, jobs” and “stronger schools” are plastered all over campaign ads on the TVs and in the mailboxes. But more important than campaign ad rhetoric are the records of the leaders who are asking … Continued

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October 7, 2014

Opinion

Vote for a jobs policy that works this November

By Rep. Darrio Melton This Saturday will mark one month until the November midterm election. There is a lot at stake for the state of Alabama, and your vote will be important. Even though the president is not on the ballot, it is critical that we still stand up for the issues that matter most … Continued

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September 30, 2014

Opinion

Drugs and alcohol aren’t the problem, and blaming isn’t the solution

By Rep. Darrio Melton“I’m so sorry for your loss.” That’s what Governor Bentley should have said when he learned of the death of 8-year-old Hiawayi Robinson. “I’m so sorry for your loss, and I know my words can’t ease your suffering. It’s hard to understand when a child is taken from us, but I hope … Continued

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September 23, 2014

Opinion

Ray Rice and Judge Fuller Show Why Violence Against Women Act Isn’t Enough

By Rep. Darrio Melton This weekend, policymakers in Washington celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, which made ending rape and domestic violence a national priority. Yet this national milestone was overlooked as the news told stories of NFL running back Ray Rice dragging his unconscious wife out of an elevator and … Continued

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September 16, 2014

Opinion

We Don’t Need “Bold” Partisan Policy-—We Need What’s Good for Alabama

By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, Speaker Mike Hubbard promised that the Republicans would be “bolder” if they kept the supermajority after the election. This should be a wake up call to all Alabamians that we must stand up for our state this November. We must stand up and vote to protect Alabama’s economy from … Continued

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September 9, 2014

Opinion

Labor Day is about more than football and Barbecue

By Rep. Darrio Melton This weekend was an eventful time for Alabama. We took advantage of the long weekend by heading to the lake with friends or grilling out with family. We saw the first week of SEC football and we caught up on some needed R&R. But this weekend is about more than barbecue, … Continued

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September 1, 2014

Opinion

Alabama’s Very Own Dr. Death

By Rep. Darrio Melton We’ve all heard the stories of Dr. Kevorkian–also known as “Dr. Death,” who assisted more than 130 patients in committing suicide. Dr. Kevorkian gained his fame as he fought for patients’ rights to control their own bodies, but the medical industry took a harsh view of his practices. The medical industry … Continued

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August 26, 2014

Opinion

Right-sizing the government should start with the Speaker’s staff

By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, several major news outlets across the state covered a story that should have outraged voters across Alabama. The stories gave specific details about how the staff for Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard received large increases in pay over the last four years while state employees and teachers were … Continued

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August 12, 2014

Opinion

Parents, we must take an active role in our children’s education

By Rep. Darrio Melton Over the next few weeks, kids across Alabama will be heading back to school, full of excitement and goals for the upcoming year. While we’ve talked a lot about education policy and what the problems in the Montgomery State House have to do with your child’s education in the local school … Continued

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August 4, 2014