Darrio Melton

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It’s Time To Get Covered, Selma

By Rep. Darrio Melton When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed in 2009, some protections went into effect immediately, while others were phased in over time. Many of the immediate changes to health care law affected what many believed to be discriminatory practices by insurance companies: charging women more than men, refusing coverage … Continued

Darrio Melton

October 15, 2013

Opinion

Republicans Must be Held Accountable for Shutdown

By Rep. Darrio Melton Our leadership in Washington is failing us. Last week, Republicans put the Democrats’ backs against the wall in an attempt to defund the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. Normally, I would hold both sides responsible for failing to compromise, but this case is different. The Democrats shouldn’t compromise … Continued

Darrio Melton

October 8, 2013

Opinion

Obamacare Roll-Out Will Bring Tremendous Benefits

By Rep. Darrio Melton What would you think if you saw more than 600,000 people struggling to stay healthy? Your first guess might be that you’re in a third-world country or a war zone. Your first guess would probably not be that you’re in Alabama. In Alabama alone, there are 642,738 people without health care … Continued

Darrio Melton

October 2, 2013

Opinion

The Accountability Act is Failing Our Schools

By Rep. Darrio Melton This week, I stood at a podium in Montgomery alongside other House Democrats to offer an alternative to the Alabama Accountability Act. What did Speaker Hubbard say? He said we proved the Democrats are out of good ideas. As you know, the Accountability Act was intended to offer children a way … Continued

Darrio Melton

September 18, 2013

Opinion

Why Storming the State House is Bad for Alabama

By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, another Republican legislator joined the ranks of those who have chosen to leave public service mid-term and take a lucrative private sector position. These former public servants used their connections as elected officials to make private-sector associations, then turned their backs on their districts and followed big checks to … Continued

Darrio Melton

September 10, 2013

Opinion

Why Strong Labor is Important to a Strong Community

By Rep. Darrio Melton As we gathered with friends and families to celebrate Labor Day this week, the barbecue was good, but the day off work and school was even better. You can thank a union for the long weekend. As workers are striking around the country to make minimum wage a living wage, we … Continued

Darrio Melton

September 2, 2013

Opinion

Incoming Judge Has Big Shoes To Fill

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

Darrio Melton

August 27, 2013

The Doctor’s Advice

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Nationally, the democratic party is gaining ground according to several respected polling institutions. However, in Alabama, the once dominate democratic party is in shambles. Dysfunctional, disorganized, and demonized, the democrats in Dixie, if not a dying breed, would appear to be on life support. “Nationally, the outlook for the … Continued

Bill Britt

August 15, 2013

Opinion

Expanding Medicaid Will Help All Alabamians

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

Darrio Melton

August 13, 2013

Melton Launches Campaign with Fellowship and Food

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Representative Darrio Melton, local elected officials, 150 supporters and 80 pounds of barbecue chicken came together at the Carneal Building in Selma to launch Melton’s 2014 campaign. The event was free and open to the public to come together for “good food, good music and wonderful people.” Melton criticized … Continued

Beth Clayton

July 19, 2013