Niki Kelly

Just like going to class, there is a lot to glean from watching state government in action. And 2025 was full of lessons. As we wrap up the year, here are the top five things I learned: DATA CENTERS Data centers aren’t going away — and neither is the sent... See more

Just like going to class, there is a lot to glean from watching state government in action. And 2025 was full of lessons. As we wrap up the year, here are the top five things I learned: Data centers: Data centers aren’t going away — and neither is the sen... See more

A true ban on cellphones at school is working its way through the legislature, and I can’t think of something that could more directly – and quickly – make a difference in student behavior and performance. It should have been done years ago, but only rece... See more

When you have covered the Statehouse since 1999, it sometimes feels like being stuck in a time loop. Some issues come back over and over, with no substantive changes in the discussion. One of my favorites of these arose again last week when key lawmakers ... See more

When you have covered the Statehouse since 1999, it sometimes feels like being stuck in a time loop. Some issues come back over and over, with no substantive changes in the discussion. One of my favorites arose again recently when key lawmakers came out i... See more