Matt Kalish

Matt Kalish is a senior student at the University of Missouri School Of Journalism who'll be serving as an MPA Fellow during the 2015 legislative session. This will be Matt's third semester working for MDN.

He also has covered national politics and previously served as the Washington correspondent for The Spokesman-Review, one of the largest newspapers in the Pacific Northwest. Matt is also a producer for KOMU 8 News in Columbia and works for KBIA, mid-Missouri's NPR affiliate, on the Access Missouri project. He'll later join KWCH in Wichita, Kansas as a producer starting June 1.

In his spare time you probably will find Matt playing with his dog, a year-old Labrador Retriever.

Stories by Matt Kalish in 2015 include:

Stories by Matt Kalish in 2014 include:

Stories by Matt Kalish in 2013 include:

Matt Kalish's Tweets @MDNnews in 2015

01/14/2015: New MoDOT plan reduces scope of roadway improvements to only cover primary state highways, interstates http://bit.ly/1B2QpNh
01/21/2015: We're at @eric_schmitt 's hearing on muni court reform. @lindquist_komu is inside reporting #moleg
01/21/2015: Senate committee discusses first agriculture bill of session http://bit.ly/1EtNLP5
01/21/2015: Nixon's State of the State Address features call for Medicaid expansion, but few specifics otherwise http://bit.ly/1E44hrF
01/28/2015: DPS officials say they don't oversee what drug task forces do, just whether or not they spend their funds. http://bit.ly/1CAhhn1
02/04/2015: Transportation Commission approves reduced construction plan http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
02/05/2015: House Speaker John Diehl asks committee to investigate benefit of #Rams #moleg http://bit.ly/1zC4Dlb
02/06/2015: MoDOT Director announces retirement http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
02/11/2015: Repogle to retire as head of State Highway Patrol http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
02/11/2015: Nixon doesn't rule out going around lawmakers to fund Rams stadium http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
02/11/2015: Nixon doesn't rule out going around lawmakers to fund new Rams stadium http://bit.ly/16U0Llk
02/11/2015: Nixon defiant in Wednesday news conference, compares Ferguson response to Kent State shooting http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
02/11/2015: Ferguson mayor hasn't heard from Nixon since September http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
02/11/2015: Chaos, miscommunication in the aftermath of Ferguson decision http://bit.ly/1zYaTnu
02/12/2015: Chaos, miscommunication in the aftermath of Ferguson decision http://bit.ly/1FB9O7f
02/12/2015: Senate passes court fees legislation unanimously http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
02/18/2015: Legislation filed to prohibit sale of bonds to fund new Rams stadium http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
02/18/2015: Senate continues debate on school transfer bill. http://bit.ly/1vHX7RY
02/25/2015: Cole County judge declares Common Core partnership unconstitutional http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
02/27/2015: Nixon cancels trip to Cuba due to Schweich's death http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
03/09/2015: Lawmakers hear testimony on lawsuit loans http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
03/09/2015: House hears testimony on bill restricting companies that help fund lawsuits http://bit.ly/1EMYWUK
03/11/2015: Bill legalizing medical marijuana passes House committee http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
03/11/2015: Missouri Black Caucus is frustrated with lack of movement on Ferguson related legislation. http://bit.ly/1xdA1U7
03/18/2015: Bill requiring civics test for high school students gets initial approval http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
03/18/2015: Department of Mental Health director retires http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
03/20/2015: Former Joplin police chief nominated to run public safety department http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/01/2015: MoDot CFO named interim director http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/03/2015: MoDOT audit faults agency for misusing $7 million in funds http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/03/2015: Nixon releases $43 million in withholdings http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/03/2015: .@GovJayNixon releases $43 million in withholdings #moleg http://bit.ly/1J0gXQ4
04/08/2015: Senate committee passes gas tax hike http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/08/2015: House overrides veto of superintendent bill http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/10/2015: Nixon signs agriculture bills http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/10/2015: Parson tells Cattlemen he's running for Governor http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/10/2015: Nixon calls Senate budget "draconian" in letter http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/15/2015: Progressive group sues three senators for violating Sunshine Law http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/15/2015: Senate passes, sends its version of school transfer bill to House http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/15/2015: Senate sends bill modifying unemployment benefits back to House http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/15/2015: Senate passes its version of school transfer bill, sends it back to House http://bit.ly/1aX24Cv
04/22/2015: State receives additional $7 million for environmental cleanup http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/22/2015: Bill calling for U.S. Constitutional Convention passes Senate http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/29/2015: Ameren to raise rates for consumers, gives Noranda cut http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
04/29/2015: Public Service Commission gives Noranda break on electric costs, approves rate increase for Ameren customers. http://bit.ly/1Eqbh0t
05/08/2015: Nixon signs GOP passed budget with few changes http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
05/12/2015: The Senate has passed #RTW legislation #moleg
05/12/2015: Senate erupts into chaos after Republicans pass right to work legislation http://bit.ly/1DxpI1b
05/12/2015: Senate passes right-to-work legislation, Democrats threaten to run out clock on session. http://bit.ly/1EC4bmr

Matt Kalish's Tweets @MDNnews in 2014

05/15/2014: Gun bill hits roadblock in Senate in final days of session http://bit.ly/1hUyD5k
05/15/2014: General Assembly votes to phase out Common Core Standards http://bit.ly/1hUyD5k
05/15/2014: The Missouri Senate refused to take up a bill nullifying federal gun regulations over disagreements with House. http://bit.ly/1vbTbLe
05/15/2014: A bill nullfying federal gun laws died in the Missouri Senate after its handler withdrew support http://bit.ly/1vbTA0b
05/15/2014: A bill prohibiting Missouri from implementing Common Core Standards passes, heads to Nixon http://bit.ly/1iRlCVl
05/16/2014: MO House passes bill allowing teachers to carry firearms in class rooms, bans municipalities from banning CC Matt_Kalish
05/16/2014: Ballot measure on electric survellience goes to ballot, would ban unreasonable search and seizure of data http://bit.ly/1n57Tyb
05/16/2014: Voters will get chance to amend the Missouri Constitution prohibiting unreasonable electronic surveillance http://bit.ly/1n57UCd
05/16/2014: Lawmakers have reached a deal on a bill nullifying federal gun laws, it's expected to pass before 6pm #moleg matt_kalish
05/16/2014: Deal reached on gun bill, passage expected. http://bit.ly/1hUyD5k
05/16/2014: NEW: Senate leadership coy on future of gun bill, did not comment on likelihood of passage before 6pm.
10/27/2014: Same-sex couples now covered by state retirement program http://bit.ly/1hUyD5k
10/27/2014: Same-sex couples now covered by state retirement system http://bit.ly/ZTXrUg

Matt Kalish's Tweets @MDNnews in 2013

08/22/2013: Interim committee looks to solve problems with legislating in the House http://bit.ly/19MJcEe
08/27/2013: Attorney General Koster files suit against Walgreens for alleged price gouging. http://bit.ly/12IJSFg
08/29/2013: Cole County judge shoots down attempt to limit cell phone tower fees http://bit.ly/UBv8Rp
08/29/2013: Tax cut bill sponsor pushes for veto override, calls for special session http://bit.ly/UBv8Rp
08/29/2013: Push for a veto override of a tax cut bill continues after Mo. Attorney General's letter of veto support http://bit.ly/193Ngf3
09/03/2013: Missouri lawmaker wants change to sex offender registry regardless if veto is overridden http://bit.ly/15qHyRk
09/05/2013: The sponsor of a bill that raises fees at Missouri licenses offices says a veto override is unlikely http://bit.ly/1dVPy6f
09/10/2013: St. Louis Senator calls for teacher tenure reform statewide, not just St. Louis Public Schools http://bit.ly/1aABIVt
09/12/2013: House Minority Leader @JacobHummel says his party is willing to work w/ Speaker-elect @johndiehljr on meaningful tax reform matthewkalish
09/12/2013: House Minority Leader @JacobHummel says his party is willing to work w/ @johndiehljr on meaningful tax reform matthewkalish
09/17/2013: MoDOT backs new ballot initiative to increase sales tax for road improvements http://bit.ly/18wd9qZ
09/19/2013: Fmr teacher and current republican lawmaker Mike Lair wants comprehensive early ed funding, not Gov. Nixon choosing @matthewkalish
09/19/2013: Lair's comments come two days after @GovNixon announced a 400k grant to Jefferson City childcare center @matthewkalish
09/19/2013: Lawmaker wants comprehensive early education funding, not individual grants. http://bit.ly/UBv8Rp
09/19/2013: Top Republican on Education Appropriations committee says Gov. Nixon needs to stop going around legislature http://bit.ly/1aODYoE
09/19/2013: Top Republican on education appropriations cmte doesn't want @GovJayNixon to pick schools that get early ed funding http://bit.ly/16cxC4d
09/24/2013: Staffer who left gun in capitol bathroom issues apology http://bit.ly/UBv8Rp
09/26/2013: @fundy111 and @JacobHummel talk prospect of a gubernatorial campaign from former #moleg Speaker Catherine Hanaway http://bit.ly/14MukS3
10/01/2013: Missouri Supreme Court rules Governor Nixon can withold budget funds http://bit.ly/UBv8Rp
10/01/2013: CDC data shows a sharp decrease in cases of West Nile virus http://bit.ly/1dUTPTO
10/01/2013: CDC is reporting major drop off in West Nile Virus cases in Missouri http://bit.ly/19TQZdD
10/01/2013: Missouri Supreme Court rejects the state auditor's lawsuit against the governor's budget withholding powers. http://bit.ly/19TR9BT
10/03/2013: Health department isn't concerned government shutdown will affect flu vaccine distribution http://bit.ly/UBv8Rp
10/03/2013: Staffer who left loaded gun in capitol bathroom resigns http://bit.ly/UBv8Rp
10/03/2013: Missouri will see an extra 900k this year and will save $4.8 million over the next 15 years from refinancing bonds http://bit.ly/1buxXBa
10/03/2013: @GovJayNixon announced state will save $900,000 this year from bond refinancing, $4.8 million over 15 yrs http://bit.ly/1bBhjMZ
10/08/2013: Lobbyist wants student represenatives on state university boards to have voting rights http://bit.ly/15YNzoZ
10/08/2013: Former chief of staff to Governor Mel Carnahan is behind new initiative http://bit.ly/15YPB8F
10/10/2013: US Supreme Court denies appeal of drug dog searches in schools http://bit.ly/UBv8Rp
10/10/2013: @GovJayNixon refused to say Thursday afternoon if he'd use state fund to reopen the Gateway Arch (1/2)
10/10/2013: The Obama administration will now consider offers from states to pay for park operations during the federal gov't shutdown (2/2)
10/15/2013: MO AG's office says a special prosecutor won't be appointed to look at the Daisy Coleman #Maryville case @matthewkalish
10/15/2013: Koster's spokeswoman Nanci Gonder said the only statement from the AG would be a Tuesday morning press release @matthewkalish
10/15/2013: State Rep. says Maryville sexual assault case "blown out of proportion" http://bit.ly/H0adrv
10/17/2013: @repckelly has told MDN that he is retiring from the #MOleg @CSTurner1
10/17/2013: @repckelly is also not running for senate, encourages @s_webber to run @CSTurner1
10/17/2013: @repckelly is getting out of the General Assembly because nothing gets done http://bit.ly/1euCNMx
10/22/2013: Potential ballot measure would increase taxes to fund roadway improvements http://bit.ly/H9bFaL
10/22/2013: A proposed ballot measure will increase taxes if it passed. A similar bill failed in the General Assembly in May. http://bit.ly/H9bOei
10/24/2013: Missouri chapter of the ACLU says new Department of Corrections rule is a 1st Amendment violation http://bit.ly/167dj5M
10/29/2013: The now former head of @GovJayNixon 's unemployment benefits agency says her firing was the cost of whistleblowing http://bit.ly/HosYoq
10/31/2013: AP's @DavidALeib is reporting new allegations against former Ag Department Director Jon Hagler http://goo.gl/9pAV0m
10/31/2013: CORRECTION: the AP's @DavidALieb is reporting new allegations against former Ag Department Director Jon Hagler http://goo.gl/9pAV0m
11/05/2013: House Speaker Tim Jones is forming a committee to investigate the Agriculture Department http://bit.ly/1ehubvJ
11/14/2013: Mo @GovJayNixon issues executive order recognizing same sex marriage for tax purposes http://bit.ly/19okmUZ
11/19/2013: Lawmakers are settling in for the final hearing of @jaybarnes5 's Medicaid transformation committee. #moleg matthewkalish
11/19/2013: No indication if the committee will be voting on recommended changes #moleg matthewkalish
11/19/2013: #Breaking @jaybarnes5 signals he'll be attending the meeting with @GovJayNixon . Barnes wants meeting held in the Capitol matthewkalish
11/19/2013: Rep. Keith Fredrick, R-Rolla, presenting now about his proposed health savings account. #moleg #Medicaid matthewkalish
11/19/2013: Rep. Keith Fredrick, R-Rolla, presenting now about his proposed health savings account. #moleg #Medicaid matthewkalish
11/19/2013: CORRECTION: Rep. Keith Frederick, R-Rolla, presenting now about his proposed health savings account. #moleg #Medicaid
11/19/2013: Frederick says managed care would not work in a lot of parts of the healthcare industry, doesn't want doctors jumping through hoops #moleg
11/19/2013: Committee members have been discussing ways to cut down wait times while reforming the current system. #moleg matthewkalish
11/19/2013: Rep. Keith Frederick tells MDN that he won't be making motion to vote on recommended Medicaid changes #moleg
12/03/2013: The MO Senate Jobs, Economic Development and Local Gov't Committee has passed #Boeing incentives 8-2. #moleg
12/03/2013: The House Economic Development Committee has been called to order. Will be discussing #Boeing incentives. #moleg
12/03/2013: House and Senate committees move forward with Boeing tax breaks measure http://bit.ly/18kZLkV
12/06/2013: House passes Boeing bill despite clerical error http://bit.ly/UBv8Rp
12/06/2013: Legislature passes Boeing incentives. http://bit.ly/1iHC8gg
12/10/2013: Missouri ranks 7th in structurally deficient bridges http://bit.ly/J2Uybb