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Governor, it’s time to uphold your oath

In the past few months, Gov. Robert Bentley has drawn sharp criticism for his refusal to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Bentley, a ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, October 28, 2013 9:24 pm

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Learn the facts about health care

Since President Obama’s health care reform plan went into effect, I have talked with voters across the state expressing how the Affordable Care Act, or ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, October 21, 2013 8:03 pm

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It’s time to get covered Selma

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 ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, October 14, 2013 10:25 pm

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We must find balance in America

On Labor Day, I wrote an opinion about how working men and women are the backbone of the American economy and the American Dream. Unfortunately, ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:53 am

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Accountability Act is failing our schools

Last week, I stood at a podium in Montgomery alongside other House Democrats to offer an alternative to the Alabama Accountability Act. What did Speaker ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, September 16, 2013 8:15 pm

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The GOP looks to be running

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. ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, September 9, 2013 9:36 pm

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New judge will have big shoes to fill

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 ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, August 26, 2013 8:49 pm

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Business and education are intertwined

Is the New Business Education Alliance good for Alabama Schools? Last week, the Business Council of Alabama announced the creation of a new, non-profit education foundation: ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, August 19, 2013 9:51 pm

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We must expand Medicaid

Last session, legislators and citizens called on Gov. Robert Bentley to expand Medicaid coverage under Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, and he maintained that ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, August 12, 2013 5:34 pm

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Resignations are fiscally irresponsible

In the past three years of the quadrennium, several notable elected officials have abandoned their elected posts in favor of more lucrative positions. These resignations ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, July 29, 2013 6:21 pm

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AMSTI is worthy of funding

After the grueling 2013 legislative session, Alabama Republicans and Democrats can finally agree on something. The Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) is changing ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Tuesday, July 23, 2013 9:13 pm

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AMSTI is worthy of funding

After the grueling 2013 legislative session, Alabama Republicans and Democrats can finally agree on something. The Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) is changing ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, July 22, 2013 7:35 pm

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ALDOT should reconsider timing of projects

An open letter to the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program concerning two road projects set to take place in Dallas County.  In May, Gov. ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 7:37 am

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We are One nation under God

With all of the barbecue, fireworks and other festivities, the real purpose of Independence Day seems to fade into the background.  On July 4, the ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, July 1, 2013 10:19 pm

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There shouldn’t be a delay in state pay raises

It is hard to think of someone more deserving of a raise than the state employees of Alabama. It has been nearly five years since ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, June 24, 2013 10:56 pm

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