Molly Kelly
New Hampshire Senate District 10
Blog
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New photo gallery posted to Facebook
Posted Jul 27 at 1 PM
Hello all. We have posted a great new photo album over on our facebook page hope you will check it out. While you are there, make sure you "Like" us so we can stay intouch through out this important campaign.
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Legislation & Listening Tours!
Posted Dec 14 at 9 AM
On Monday, December 14 I’ll be attending the Education Commission of the State’s meeting. I’ll continue to work on legislation for the sessions beginning in January of 2010. And in the evening I’ll be in Marlborough for a Listening Tour with small business owners, community leaders and residents.
Tuesday the 15th sees me at a School Building Aid meeting, followed by time spent with representatives from Franklin Pierce University who are attending the NEA-NH/Monadnock Region Council Meeting.
Wednesday I’ll be meeting with leaders from Community College.And on Thursday the 17th I’m excited to greet students from Troy Elementary at the State House. Later in the day I’ll be meeting with the Department of Education.
From now until January I’ll be preparing legislation for the next session. Please continue to check-in for updates. And have a terrific week, everyone!
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Listening Tours & Legislation!
Posted Dec 07 at 8 AM
This week kicks off my Listening Tours. I’ll be meeting with you, fellow constituents throughout District 10, to talk about the issues that are most important to us. We’ll discuss legislation and how we’re moving forward into this next session.
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone!
On Monday I’m attending the Governor's Job Cabinet at Keene State College.
Wednesday the 9th is the deadline for filing legislation.I’ll be attending the Commission to Study School Discipline and a Red Cross Remember event to thank those who helped during the 2008 ICE Storm.
Later in the week I’ll be attending Acting Out's 20th Anniversary Celebration.
I’ll complete legislative filing and next week will present a more extensive report on a bill that I’m sponsoring.Have a great week, everybody!
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Legislation, Legislation, Legislation!
Posted Nov 30 at 8 AM
This is an important week for those of us working on prime sponsor legislation. It is also a vital time for securing co-sponsorship of other legislation.
Today, Monday the 30th, I’ll be participating in a task force to develop Performance-Based School Accountability Systems. Then its on to a Keene District Court Task Force meeting.
Tuesday December 1, I’ll be attending a meeting on School Building Aid. An interim draft report will be discussed, as well as current and future legislation.
Wednesday, December 2 I’ll be attending the New Hampshire Democratic Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. I look forward to hearing former President Bill Clinton who will be the guest speaker.
On Friday December 4 I’ll participate in a meeting of the Dropout Prevention and Recovery Council.
Of course, I’ll post all legislation when completed. In the meantime, you can access Senate legislation progress by simply going to www.newhampshiregov.com and following the indicators for Senate and 2010 legislation.
Have a wonderful and safe week everyone! And, as always, thank you for checking-in on my web site and blog.
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Giving Thanks!
Posted Nov 24 at 9 PM
Today, Tuesday the 24th, I attended a Long-Range Planning Committee meeting as a Senate member.
Tonight I’m attending Patrick’s basketball game at St. Anselm’s.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. I continue to be thankful for the opportunity to represent the people in our community.
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Honoring a Fallen Hero
Posted Nov 18 at 11 AM
On this sad day, I will be attending the funeral of Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Murphy, of Troy.
Representing the state and county not only as a state senator, but also as a mother, my heart aches for his parents and family. It is a testament to our community that the people of Troy comfort those closest to him and grieve together.
Stephen was a remarkable young man who served his country for more than 16 years putting the safety of our lives before his.
I am humbled to recognize this young man and to honor him as a Marine and a member of our community.
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On Saturday, November 21 I’ll be a guest on Talk Back with Cynthia & Friends on WKBK at 9:00am. Please listen in as Cynthia and I go through what’s happening in Keene, Concord and everything in-between.
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Focus on Filing & Sponsoring Legislation
Posted Nov 02 at 6 PM
This week truly is a week focused on filing and sponsoring legislation.
I’m focused and busy with the process. As you might imagine, changes can happen quite literally in-the-moment. So I’ll report-in on particular legislation once it is filed. But you can always visit the New Hampshire Government web site for access to all House and Senate legislation filings. http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate
This web site has a Quick version, Power version and a Bill text search version.On Monday, I’ll be attending the Business Tax Credit Committee as a Senate Committee appointee. I will later be attending the Senate Finance and Ways and Means Committee for an update on State revenues.
On Tuesday, DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!!!
I chair the School Building Aid Grant Study Committee meeting. Then I’ll be attending the Southwest Region Planning Commission's Fall Meeting in Troy.On Wednesday I have a Senate Transportation Committee meeting; I sit on the senate committee. And that night I’ll attend the BIA Annual Dinner in Manchester.
I am looking forward to spending time with Rachel and her family at the end of the week.
Have a good week everyone. Thank you, as always, for checking out my site!
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Senate Legislation Filing Begins this Week
Posted Oct 25 at 10 PM
This Monday, the 26th, I’ll be participating in the monthly Keene District Court Task Force meeting.
On Tuesday I’m very much looking forward to meeting students from the Swanzey District Cutler School at the State Capital. I’ll continue working on transportation legislation with my Senate colleagues, and later I’ll be chairing the Advanced Precision Manufacturing and Education Advisory Council meeting. In the afternoon I’ll be attending the Keene Community Brain Injury Legislative Coffee.
Wednesday the 28th is the first day of Senate Legislation filing. So it’s the Senate Session Veto Day (The Senate votes on legislation passed by both the House and Senate, but that was vetoed by the Governor). A two-thirds vote is needed to override.On Thursday the 29th, I’ll be attending the New Hampshire Coalition of Aging Services’ Annual Meeting.
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Exciting, Busy Week Ahead
Posted Oct 19 at 10 PM
Today, Monday the 19th, I participated in a committee meeting to Study NH Tax Credits. In the evening I spoke at the Winchester Learning Center Annual meeting
Tuesday the 20th
I’ll be participating in a committee to study School Building Aid, then an ARRA meeting to review stimulus dollars for education. Later it’s a commission to study School Discipline and then I have a School Administrative Unit System Legislative Oversight Committee meeting. A Community College System Oversight Committee meeting is followed by a long-range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee meeting. Then I’m meeting with the Chair of the State Board of Education and attending a reception for the Woodward Home in Keene
Wednesday, the 21st
I’m attending breakfast with the Governor and Executive Council members in Walpole followed by the Southwest Region Brownfields Forum in Peterborough. I’ll be attending the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours in Keene that night.
Thursday, the 22nd
Participating in a press conference to mark the release of the Commission on the Status of Women's Legal Handbook. Then I’ll be meeting with constituents to discuss legislation while attending a Hanna Grimes event at Alyson's Orchard.
Friday, the 23rd
I’ll be meeting with House legislators regading legislation and preparing for legislation. October 28th is the first day to file new legislation.Have a terrific week, everyone! And, as always, thanks for taking a look at my web site. I always welcome your comments.
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Columbus Day Week
Posted Oct 13 at 7 AM
Hello Everyone! What a beautiful day; I hope you’re all finding a moment to get out and enjoy the spectacular and exhilarating fall foliage. How fortunate we are to live in the Monadnock Region!
This week I’m attending the Advanced Manufacturing Summit in Concord. Then, as senate committee member I’ll be attending the Charter School Oversight committee in Concord.
Also as senate committee member, I’m attending the Home Education Advisory Council. I look forward to working with the Commissioner of Education, Dr. Virginia Barry, who will also be attending.
Later I’ll be speaking with small business leaders at Hannah Grimes about New Hampshire's economic status, as well as the 2008 and 2009 legislation.
Future legislation is also the topic at a meeting with Keene City officials.
I’ve got a conference call with the US Department of Education, and a meeting with senate colleagues and the Council for Children & Adolescents w/Chronic Health Conditions.
Later I’ll be meeting with the Director of QED Foundation.
On Thursday I’m attending the NH Charitable Foundation Annual Meeting.
And I’m looking forward to being present at the New England Secondary School Consortium Council as a Council member. Our Council is committed to fostering forward-thinking educational innovations through pioneering educational partnerships. Through these programs we hope to guarantee our young people myriad opportunities to prepare themselves for the future.Later I’ll be attending a state meeting on the New Hampshire’s Welcome Information Centers (WIC).
I’m excited to welcome Keene State College students to the State House, and I’ll be working with Senate Education Committee members on bills that were referred from the 2009 legislative session.
My family and I are very much looking forward to Pumpkin Festival! We’ll be attending Family Night on Friday, and enjoying what we hope will be a crisp, beautiful Saturday. Hope to see you all there!Oh, and yes, the college basketball season officially starts Thursday, October 15th!
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"Step up for the Kids and More!!"
Posted Oct 12 at 10 PM
Monday, October 5:
I’m attending a breakfast celebrating the achievements of the NH Career & Technical Student Organizations. I will meet with students from the following organizations:
- FCCLA Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
- TSA Technology Student Association
- FBLA Future Business Leaders of America
- FFA Future Farmers of America
- HOSA Health Occupations Students of America
- Skills USA
Each group will be speaking and I, along with with other legislators and education leaders in technology and education, look forward to honoring their achievements.I’ll be participating in “Step Up for Kids Day” on the steps of the Capital. Their mission is one that resonates for all of us: Every child matters.
Later I’ll attend the Business Tax Credit study committee as senate committee member, followed by the New Hampshire Healthy Kids Annual meeting.
In the evening I’ll be following-up on constituent issues.
On Tuesday the 6th I’m chairing the School Building Aid Grant Commission and I’ll be working on legislation for 2010.
On Wednesday I’m attending the Permissible Fireworks Committee meeting as senate committee member
And on Thursday I’ll chair the Senate Education Committee meeting for the purpose of discussing Senate Education referred bills from the 2009 session.
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World Peace Celebration and More!
Posted Sep 21 at 8 AM
This past weekend was spent working on legislation for January.
Today, Monday, I will be participating in, and speaking at, the World Peace Day Celebration. 12Noon, Rail Road Square in Keene. I hope you can join the Monadnock Community in celebrating in this World Wide Moment of Peace.
Following the Celebration, I will be driving to Concord to attend the Business Finance Authority meeting as a Senate appointed Board member.
Tonight I have two engagements at Keene State College. First is the Keene State College Partnership Event, and second is the 12th Holocaust Memorial Lecture with Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissmann Klein. At the age of 15, Ms. Klein was separated from her family and sent to a slave-labor camp. She spent successive years in camps, and endured a 350-mile forced death-march in which 2,000 women were subjected to exposure, starvation and arbitrary execution. Her story of survival and peace is an inspiration.
On Tuesday, as chair of the School Building Aid Committee I will be meeting with other legislatures reviewing information regarding the State’s responsibility for providing aid to new construction and renovations of school buildings.
As well, I will be attending the New Hampshire Education Council as a participating Senate Council member.
The NEA Regional meeting will take place in Keene Tuesday night and I am looking forward to spending the evening with our outstanding teachers discussing important education issues.On Wednesday, as committee member appointed by the president of the Senate, I’ll be in a meeting to study tax credits. Later, I chair the Advanced Manufacturing and Education Advisory Council.
The following week (9/28-10/2) I’ll be out of the State. So the blog will be slow, but I’ll look forward to reporting-in when I return. And, in the meantime, you can certainly find me through email or my office, and I will respond.
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Molly's World for the Week of September 14
Posted Sep 13 at 5 PM
On Monday I’ll be at a Cheshire County Task Force meeting where we’ll discuss the possibility of a new court complex.
Tuesday I’m at an ARRA meeting to talk about the process by which our education funds are being best utilized. This input will go back to Washington. Following that I’ll be joining a Long Range Capital Planning Utilization Committee meeting.
Wednesday I’ll be at the Great Keene Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours.
Thursday I’ll be at a Senate briefing on H1N1. Then, as a Senate Committee Member, I’m off to a School Administrative Unity System Legislative Oversight Committee meeting. That evening I’ll attend the Granite State Independent Living Annual Meeting.
Thanks for checking-in everyone!
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Remembering 9/11
Posted Sep 11 at 1 PM
Today is the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Events in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Penn. will mark this somber occasion.
Let us take a moment to honor the 2,752 who lost their lives, and pay tribute to the volunteer spirit of the hundreds of emergency workers who helped rescue thousands from the towers and recover bodies from the burning wreckage.
And let us not forget the families who grieve for the loss of their loved ones. As a mother, daughter and sister, my heart goes out to all those courageous people who have been asked to go one with their lives in spite of the suffering they have endured.
Today is a day to to lend a hand, reflect on the importance of our loved ones and continue our work in making our community, and all communities in this wonderful country, peaceful and safe for now and in the future.
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The week ahead!
Posted Aug 31 at 11 AM
Beginning this week, as the appointed Senator representative, I plan to attend a meeting on the School Building Aid Grant Program. And I will be speaking at the "Senior Olympics" at the Applewood Nursing Home in Winchester, NH.
On September 3rd, I’ll be attending a Cheshire County Dem's meeting, then it’s off to the 3rd Annual Doris "Granny D" Haddock Evening in Sanborton, NH.
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Cheshire County Court and more...
Posted Aug 31 at 11 AM
Last week I chaired a meeting of the Task Force on Cheshire County District Court.
The State Budget passed by the House, Senate and signed by the Governor included the stipulation that the Keene District Court remain in Keene. Hence, the Task Force is now working with all interested parties to move forward on a Cheshire County Court facility proposal located in Keene.
At the meeting we discussed the Letter of Interest regarding the RFP for a Cheshire County Court facility (which was supported by the Task Force) as well as the next steps necessary to move the RFP process forward. Will keep you updated as we progress.
As a member of the ARRA Grant Working Committee, I attended the Committee's recent meeting receiving updates and advising the US Department of Education ARRA Grant Process. I met with State Dept. of Education to discuss Alternative Education Programs in response to legislation passed with the intent to lower the drop out rate and ensure that our young people graduate with the education and skills that will prepare them for the 21st Century.
The Advanced Manufacturing Education Advisory Council -- a Council of Representatives from manufacturing and education appointed by the Governor and Executive Council -- met in Concord. As Chair of the Council, I led a discussion focused on the importance of the partnership between manufacturing and the current State education curriculum. We have been reviewing research and information the Council gathered concerning the relationship between advanced manufacturing in our State and our current education curriculum.I attended the Community College Oversight Committee as the Senate Committee member.
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Home town visit!
Posted Aug 10 at 12 PM
This week I'm in my parent's home state of Indiana with my entire family: my children, grandchildren and the families of my 10 brothers and sisters!
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Beautiful Weekend!
Posted Aug 07 at 10 PM
After a busy week I am looking forward to spending some time with my family over the weekend! Enjoy!
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The Week Ahead!
Posted Aug 03 at 7 AM
This week I’ll be participating in the New England Secondary School Consortium meeting in Concord. Later in the week, I’ll be attending the NEA Annual Banquet in Bartlett, NH.
I’m looking forward to spending an evening with our outstanding educators.
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Trip to D.C
Posted Jul 30 at 11 AM
In Washington, DC to meet with staff from the Secretary of Education's office to discuss current and future education policy.
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Busy Week Ahead!
Posted Jul 27 at 10 AM
This week I’m meeting with my constituents, small business owners throughout the Region, and city representatives regarding energy efficient initiatives.
On Saturday I’ll be attending the monthly Troy breakfast. Looking forward to joining Cynthia Georgina on WKBK for her show, “Talk Back with Cynthia and Friends”.
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Meeting with NH grant applicants
Posted Jul 24 at 1 PM
Today I’m meeting with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s staff and representatives from the National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) and the USDA’s Rural Utility Service. We will be hosting a meeting with New Hampshire grant applicants to share information about federal broadband grants.
Have a good weekend everyone
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Catching Up!
Posted Jul 23 at 11 AM
Today I will be spending the day returning what seems like a million phone calls and will be catching up with my constituents at numerous appointments.
In between all that I will be squeezing in time with my son and his family, who are visiting from the west coast.
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Busy day!
Posted Jul 22 at 9 AM
It’s a little before 10:00am and right now I’m headed to Concord for a series of meetings.
This afternoon Governor Lynch and I are meeting at Sunset Tool on Optical Ave. to discuss the Health First Program we legislated more than a year ago. This program supports and promotes small New Hampshire businesses by helping them provide health care insurance for their employees.
Then later today the Governor and I will attend a party honoring Pat Russell’s retirement as our liquor commissioner. Pat holds the distinction of being the first female mayor of Keene.
Congratulations Pat!
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Off to Nashua!
Posted Jul 21 at 9 AM
Today I am off to Nashua to attend the NH Extended Learning Opportunities Summer Institute.
And later in the afternoon I’ll attend a Keene District Court Task Force meeting, where we’ll discuss the legislation that passed confirming that the District Court will stay in Keene.
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Improving Child Health
Posted Jul 20 at 7 PM
I drove to Philadelphia today to attend the National Conference on State Legislatures on Improving Child Health. At this conference I’ll help to identify and utilize resources for children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.
The program also includes discussions and updates on the Health Kids Program (SB 115). You can read more about this on my Main page.
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Website is Updated!
Posted Jul 20 at 9 AM
Greetings supporters! Enjoy our newly updated website! Look for more changes soon. We welcome your feedback!
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Watch the Debate!
Posted Oct 18 at 9 AM
Senator Kelly and Tom Eaton recently met at the studios of Cheshire TV for a debate moderated by Dan Mitchell and Guy MacMillin.
We think Senator Kelly was the clear winner in articulating her vision for the future of the state and laying our her plans for the next two year.
But, you don't have to take our word for it as it is being rebroadcast several times over the next few days.
- Sunday 10/19 @ 7:00PM
- Monday 10/20 @ 2:00PM
- Monday 10/20 @ 9:00PM
- Tuesday 10/21 @ 9:00PM
- Tuesday 10/21 @ 10PM (Choices)
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Hodes, Kelly take a tour of Vermont Yankee
Posted Oct 16 at 8 AM
U.S. Rep. Paul W. Hodes, D-N.H., and state Sen. Molly M. Kelly, D-Keene, spent about four hours at the plant speaking with NRC and Entergy officials about everything from the cooling towers’ structure to how the plant handles nuclear waste.
