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Kelly on Nixon Proposal: Creative, But One-Time Fix
Read KC Star article including Rep. Kelly’s comments on Nixon’s K-12 funding proposal. “It’s very, very creative,” said Rep. Chris Kelly, a Columbia Democrat known for his budget acumen and political independence. But, Kelly cautioned, the deal is just a short-term fix. “That’s one-time money,” he said. “If the schools base ongoing expenses on one-time [...]
Jan 14 – This Week in the MO House
Each week during Session, the House Communications Office publishes “This Week in the MO House”. Excerpts are included below or you can download the complete document.
Jan 20 –– Weekly Capitol Update
WEEKLY CAPITOL UPDATE
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 * Volume 6, No. 3
NIXON STRESSES JOB CREATION AND BUDGET CUTS IN STATE
Why Good Bills Go Bad
Read Jason Rosenbaum’s indepth article on the problems associated with term limits and erosion of institutional knowledge.
More Than A Campaign Slogan
During my campaign for re-election, I repeatedly used the slogan: “Let’s turn down the volume and silence the rhetoric.” For me, those words were more than a slogan. They will guide my activities as the Legislature convenes in Jefferson City this month.
Coming Soon To An Airport Near You
“The overpass has been my top capital improvement priority. Not only will it make Highway 63 much safer, it will also provide a major boost for economic development at the Columbia Regional Airport.”
Common Ground Should Be Found on Proposition B
BY CHRIS KELLY
Columbia Daily Tribune
Proposition B passed in November with 51.6 percent approval. It amended Missouri law to require large-scale dog breeding operations to provide each dog under their care with sufficient food, clean water, housing and space; necessary veterinary care; regular exercise and adequate rest between breeding cycles.
Jan 11 – Weekly Capitol Update
WEEKLY CAPITOL UPDATE
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 * Volume 6, No. 2
NIXON SURPRISES WITH COMMUTATION OF DEATH SENTENCE
Jan 6 – Weekly Capitol Update
WEEKLY CAPITOL UPDATE
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 * Volume 6, No. 1
2011 LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS WITH EMPHASIS ON JOBS
