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Trayvon Martin case could have happened in Alabama

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Days after the jury announced a not-guilty verdict in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, Americans on both sides of the aisle have taken this opportunity to make political statements. Martin supporters on the left are angered and outraged by the senseless death of a young man. To many, … Continued
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July 16, 2013
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We Must Honor Trayvon Martin by Reducing Violence

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
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July 16, 2013

Melton To Host Campaign Kick-Off

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Representative Darrio Melton will host a campaign kick-off event to announce his intention to run for reelection for a second term in the State House. Melton was elected in 2010 to represent the 67th district, which covers all of Dallas County and parts of Perry County. So far, no … Continued
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July 11, 2013

Legislative Election Watch

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Only two weeks into the official 2014 primary season, many candidates have already filed with the new online reporting system through the Fair Campaign Practices Act.  Many of those who have filed are incumbents, with a one newcomer entering the game. Seven of the 35 incumbent senators have filed … Continued
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June 24, 2013