by Mike Lear | Apr 11, 2014 | Legislature, News
A bill has been sent to the state Senate that is meant to protect children simulating a weapon during play at school from criminal or civil penalties, fines or other punishments. Representative Mike Kelley (R-Lamar) calls it the “Pop Tart” bill, stemming...
by Mike Lear | Dec 19, 2012 | Education, Legislature, News
A state legislator has filed a bill that would allow teachers and school administrators to carry concealed firearms in schools if they have a valid concealed carry permit. The bill has been filed by Representative Mike Kelley (R-Lamar). State statute (571.107) says a...
by Mike Lear | Apr 4, 2012 | Crime / Courts, Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
The state House has narrowly given initial approval to a bill to raise the burden of proof in civil suits that result from a suicide in a detention center. The bill is sponsored by Representative Mike Kelley (R-Lamar), who says right now when an offender commits...
