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Each entry separates the original commitment from what has been verified during the term.
7 of 7 commitments
Start a public safety plan on day one with more support and resources for law enforcement.
Campaign interview with ABC 17On January 13, 2025, his first day, he signed six executive orders launching Safer Missouri. One established the Blue Shield program to support local law enforcement.
Executive orders signed on day oneEliminate the state individual income tax.
Campaign interview with Missouri IndependentIn August 2026 voters rejected Amendment 5, which would have phased the tax out. The general income tax was not eliminated through that measure.
Governor's statement on the Amendment 5 resultIncrease oversight and accountability of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
State of the State address and FY2026 budget proposalKehoe signed HB 495, establishing a citizen board to oversee the department.
Governor's official releaseIncrease K–12 Foundation Formula funding by $200 million.
State of the State address and FY2026 budget proposalThe FY2026 budget included $200 million in additional formula funding.
Missouri official budget summaryFully fund the state's school transportation commitment at more than $370 million.
State of the State address and FY2026 budget proposalThe approved school transportation allocation was $376.6 million.
Missouri official budget summaryCommission a comprehensive review of child-care regulations.
State of the State address and FY2026 budget proposalExecutive Order 25-15 directed the Department of Education to review and rewrite the rules. The order verifies the assignment.
Missouri 2025 executive ordersCoordinate schools, employers and higher education to improve technical education through the Workforce of the Future Challenge.
State of the State address and FY2026 budget proposalExecutive Order 25-16 established the challenge and the administration reported an evaluation of the technical education system. The evaluation does not establish final results.
Governor's first-year reportAn evaluation window. Each commitment keeps the timing published in its source.
· Day one is the day the official begins the term for this office.Missouri’s governor signed public safety orders and legislation during his first 100 days and launched a group to review school funding.
Kehoe said he would make public safety a priority immediately after taking office. He also reiterated support for lower taxes, fewer regulations and state-funded school choice.
Each status reflects the scope of the commitment and the available evidence. An announcement, an approved law, and a result in practice are different milestones. The rating measures the share of fulfilled commitments in this register and changes as more commitments and outcomes are documented.
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