Kelsey Proud

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Kelsey Proud is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, where she earned a Convergence (Multimedia) Journalism degree. She has worked at PBS Interactive in Washington, D.C., MSN UK News in London and is a social media enthusiast. Kelsey feels journalism is truly a public service and hopes her work enhances community and reaches those who need information most.  Though she's "from" Chicago, Kelsey has also lived in several different regions of the United States, including periods of time in North Carolina, Ohio, New Mexico and Illinois. Her extended family has roots in Boone and Audrain counties in Missouri, too. She is a wannabe chef and globe trekker, former competitive golfer and band-ie (trumpet), and honorary Missourian.

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4:04pm

Wed May 16, 2012
MO Statehouse

Judge: Nasheed must be removed from state Senate ticket

Missouri state Rep. Jamilah Nasheed (D, St. Louis).
(Tim Bommel/Mo. House of Representatives) /

Updated 4:32 p.m. with statement from Nasheed.

Mo. State Rep. Jamilah Nasheed announced her run against incumbent State Sen. Robin Wright-Jones in January - but now it seems Nasheed may be leaving the ticket, at a judge's orders.

In a decision handed down today, St. Louis Circuit Court Judge Joan Moriarty ruled that Nasheed is ineligible to run for the state Senate spot due to residency requirements. (You can also read the full decision below)

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4:32pm

Tue May 15, 2012
Uhl Sisters

Resolution names portion of I-64 after Uhl sisters

View Interstate 64 in a larger map

In  2007, Jessica, 18, and Kelli, 13, Uhl, formerly of Collinsville, Ill. were killed when their vehicle was struck by an Illinois State Police vehicle traveling at an estimated 126 miles per hour down Interstate 64.

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1:02pm

Mon May 14, 2012
Hall of Famous Missourians

Rush Limbaugh inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians

Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians today, in a ceremony that was kept under wraps until less than an hour before it happened.

Word of the ceremony leaked out after various media members spotted Limbaugh inside the Missouri Capitol.  The ceremony was by invitation only, and the audience consisted of Republican lawmakers and family and friends.  Limbaugh told the audience that other members of his family were more deserving of the honor, but he also thanked House Speaker Steven Tilley (R, Perryville) for not rescinding it.

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10:52am

Mon May 14, 2012
Edward Jones Dome

A roof that opens, 6K additional seats, more in released proposal for Edward Jones Dome

The details of proposals to improve or change the Edward Jones Dome have been kept secret - until today.

Last week, Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster said he would release the details of the proposals, in response to an open records request, and he's done so.

A lease agreement with the St. Louis Rams, who play in the Dome, requires the facility to be among the top 25 percent of all stadiums as measured by various criteria.

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2:38pm

Thu May 10, 2012
Missouri Budget

Mo. lawmakers send $24B budget to governor

A chart which compares the amounts allocated for specific state agencies in the Missouri State Budgets of FY 2012 and FY 2013. Some 2013 figures are higher because legislators used precise amounts for some budget items. Click to enlarge for a better look.
(Associated Press Data/compiled by Kelsey Proud/St. Louis Public Radio)

The Missouri General Assembly has passed and sent next year’s state budget to Governor Jay Nixon (D).

The $24 billion spending plan passed both chambers with little difficulty, but not without some complaints.  State Senator Jim Lembke (R, Lemay) was not happy with language restoring a health care program for blind Missourians.  He says he’ll file a constitutional objection.

“Such an action could violate the constitutional restriction that a bill be limited to one subject, (according to) Article Three, Section 23," Lembke said.  "Amending substantive law through an appropriation bill is unconstitutional and unenforceable.”

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