On his last day in office, after a long and illustrious career and with revisions to the Criminal Code finally assured, Rep. Kelly was working until the last hours of the session on his remaining legislative priority––bonding for state infrastructure. As the clocked ticked down and it was clear that the pathway had been laid […]
The sign in front of the Shannon County Courthouse in Eminence says, “Welcome – Stay a Day or a Lifetime in Shannon County”. Turns out it only took a day–make that an hour–for Rep. Chris Kelly and Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder to debate the fate of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways before a crowd […]
An open letter to my colleagues: I see by the papers that Governor Nixon has expressed reservations regarding the revision of the Criminal Code and has threatened to veto it. He says that the very size (more than 900 pages) of the legislation (HB 1371 & SB 491) makes it likely that a mistake will […]
Missouri’s infrastructure is in terrible shape. Our highways are deteriorating to a degree that is restricting commerce. State facilities are in critical need of repair and upgrade; pieces of stone are actually falling off the State Capitol. Our universities and community colleges are no longer able to meet the demand for technical employees, especially in the […]
Rep. Chris Kelly has taken the lead in sponsoring a Medicaid Expansion bill in the Missouri House.
With the decision having been reached to not run for re-election in Boone County’s 45th State Legislative District, Rep. Chris Kelly is not one to ride quietly into the sunset. While he writes the next chapter of his life, the media and his colleagues reflect on his legacy… Statement from House Speaker Tim Jones regarding […]
GOVERNOR VETOES 72-HOUR ABORTION WAITING PERIOD In a harshly worded message, Gov. Jay Nixon on July 3 vetoed legislation that seeks to triple Missouri’s mandatory abortion waiting period to 72 hours, calling the legislation insulting and punitive to women, especially those who are victims of rape and incest. The Republican-controlled General Assembly is expected to […]
GOVERNOR CUTS $1.12 BILLION FROM FY 2015 STATE BUDGET Gov. Jay Nixon on June 24 vetoed $275.7 million in spending authority and imposed a spending freeze on another $846.3 million in order to balance the budget for the 2015 fiscal year, which begins July 1. Nixon’s line-item budget vetoes included $144.6 million from general revenue. […]
The following editorial is reprinted with permission from the Daily American Republic, Sunday, June 15, 2014, in Poplar Bluff.
The management of captive deer in Missouri is coming to a crossroads, bringing with it big implications for the future of the state’s wild deer population.
Among the fourteen Missouri Representative and Senators receiving the 2014 St. Louis Business Journal’s Legislative Awards was Rep. Chris Kelly. The legislators were honored at a 7:30 am breakfast on June 13. Check out pictures here.
NIXON VETOES 10 BILLS HE SAYS WOULD BUST STATE BUDGET Gov. Jay Nixon on June 11 vetoed 10 bills the Republican-controlled General Assembly enacted in the waning hours of the 2014 legislative session that sought to provide dozens of new special interest tax breaks that together would cost state and local governments a combined $776 […]
In an interview with Mike Ferguson on Missouri Viewpoint, Sen. Scott Sifton talks about the legacy of Rep. Chris Kelly in the State Legislature. To watch the video clip…
NIXON OPPOSES SALES TAX HIKE FOR TRANSPORTATION Gov. Jay Nixon on June 2 said he opposes a proposed constitutional amendment that would impose additional sales and use taxes of three-quarters of a cent each to fund road and bridge improvements and other transportation projects. The measure, Amendment 7, will go on the Aug. 5 statewide […]
In the United States we most often take wildlife for granted. They’ve always been there and they always will––or so we think. An important issue that is most often overlooked––and a primary reason why we do have abundant wildlife in this country for all citizens to enjoy––is called the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. […]
Two bills, passed in the recent session of the Missouri General Assembly, seriously threaten the health of Missouri’s deer population. House Bill 1326 and Senate Bill 506 both contain language that forces the Department of Conservation to transfer management of captive deer to the Department of Agriculture. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a virus that […]
NIXON TO VETO PRIVATE TUITION VOUCHER BILL Gov. Jay Nixon on May 23 announced he will veto legislation that supporters touted as a fix for Missouri’s controversial student transfer law but critics said instead would allow public funding of private schools while doing little to mitigate the problems the bill was intended to address. Although […]
STATE BOARD VOTES TO DISSOLVE NORMANDY SCHOOLS The Missouri State Board of Education on May 20 voted to dissolve the Normandy School District and create a new district in its place. The next day Normandy sued the state and 20 St. Louis-area school districts in another attempt to challenge the state transfer law that has […]
On his last day in office, after a long and illustrious career and with revisions to the Criminal Code finally assured, Rep. Kelly was working until the last hours of the session on his remaining legislative priority––bonding for state infrastructure. As the clocked ticked down and it was clear that the pathway had been laid […]
TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX APPROVED FOR BALLOT Missouri voters will decide whether to impose an additional three-quarter-cent sales tax that would constitutionally earmark the estimated $534 million a year in new revenue for transportation projects. The measure, which won final legislative approval on May 14, will automatically go on the Nov. 4 statewide ballot for voter […]
@JohnJRizzo tweeted: @repckelly pulling up on his last day of session. Proud to spend the past two years as seat mates. It’s an honor.
Jessica C. Machetta @jmachetta said: @repckelly picks last fight: “The little girls” vs. insurance lobby. Says he’ll kill MoRx if we fail those with #eatingdisorders #moleg @repckelly said: Huge win! The Insurance guys came to the table & and worked out the eating disorder language with the little girls! #everybodywins! @FitzpatrickMO said: @repckelly […]
Chris Kelly @repckelly This is the biggest day of my six years back in #moleg with the adoption of 2021 & the MU Engineering School. A long worthwhile struggle. Rep. Kelly is referring to the passage of the FY2015 budget which now includes: Section 21.040. To the University of Missouri For planning, design, renovation, […]
LAWMAKERS APPROVE $26.38 BILLION BUDGET FOR FY 2015 The General Assembly on May 8 gave final approval to a $26.38 billion state budget for the 2015 fiscal year, which begins July 1. The 13 appropriations bills that make up the operating budget now go to Gov. Jay Nixon for consideration. For the second straight year, […]
The sign in front of the Shannon County Courthouse in Eminence says, “Welcome – Stay a Day or a Lifetime in Shannon County”. Turns out it only took a day–make that an hour–for Rep. Chris Kelly and Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder to debate the fate of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways before a crowd […]
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