Jason Rosenbaum
Politics Correspondent, St. Louis Public RadioSince entering the world of professional journalism in 2006, Jason Rosenbaum dove head first into the world of politics, policy and even rock and roll music. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Rosenbaum spent more than four years in the Missouri State Capitol writing for the Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri Lawyers Media and the St. Louis Beacon. Since moving to St. Louis in 2010, Rosenbaum's work appeared in Missouri Lawyers Media, the St. Louis Business Journal and the Riverfront Times' music section. He also served on staff at the St. Louis Beacon as a politics reporter. Rosenbaum lives in Richmond Heights with with his wife Lauren and their two sons.
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The GOP Secretary of State's decision was expected. Proponents of placing the GOP-leaning map up for a statewide vote will go to court to put a vote on the plan on the November ballot. -
Amendment 4 would require any constitutional amendment put on the ballot through the initiative petition process to pass in all eight congressional districts, rather than by a simple majority. Missouri voters in recent years have passed amendments like abortion rights and marijuana legalization that were opposed by Republican lawmakers. -
While Missouri 1st Congressional District incumbent Wesley Bell has raised more money, Cori Bush's willingness to depart from Democratic leaders, particularly on support for Israel, is appealing to some voters. -
On the August 4 ballot, Amendment 1 reauthorizes a sales tax of 0.1% that provides money for soil and water conservation projects and Missouri's state parks system. -
Children’s Division Director Sara Smith wants to have investigators take on more specialized responsibilities at the agency. -
The actress and singer’s comment about who's considered a "New Yorker" prompted St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum to recount his own geographic identity journey. -
A Jackson County judge permanently struck down a slew of abortion restrictions, including a statute requiring what's known as a "complication plan" for medication abortions. -
Some Republicans want to convert the St. Louis-based 1st Congressional District into a winnable seat, after successfully carving up Kansas City in order to oust Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II. But doing that could place the entire map at risk for a Democratic takeover. -
Opponents argue that the proposal to expand sales and use taxes, known as Amendment 5, violated constitutional prohibitions on addressing more than one subject. They plan to appeal the ruling. -
People Not Politicians wants a judge to compel Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to either accept or reject the anti-redistricting ballot issue — and stop telling elections officials to implement a plan aimed at ousting Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.
