Posts by Dusty Kelley
Best Start for Kids STL qualifies for November ballot, giving St. Louis voters a chance to invest in early childhood education
Updates Best Start for Kids STL qualifies for November ballot, giving St. Louis voters a chance to invest in early childhood education Proposition B would establish a dedicated Early Childhood Education Fund to expand access, reduce costs for families, and strengthen the city’s child care system ST. LOUIS (September 17, 2026) — St. Louis City…
Read More36,000 signatures submitted! What’s next?
36,000 signatures submitted! What’s next? Yesterday, the Best Start For Kids STL campaign submitted over 36,000 signatures to St. Louis City’s Board of Elections to achieve ballot access. This was the result of the hard work of a broad coalition of child care providers, parents, business leaders, grassroots leaders, faith leaders, philanthropists, and early childhood…
Read MoreBallot initiative campaign launches to create $22 million sustainable revenue stream to expand child care access and strengthen St. Louis City’s economy
Updates Ballot initiative campaign launches to create $22 million sustainable revenue stream to expand child care access and strengthen St. Louis City’s economy A broad-based coalition is calling on St. Louis City voters to sign a petition to place on the November 2026 ballot a measure to create a revenue stream for free or subsidized…
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