Jason Rosenbaum
Since 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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If President Trump approves the disaster declaration, individuals could receive housing, transportation and health care-related aid. -
Many in Missouri wondered whether the bickering and infighting of the past few sessions would derail Gov. Mike Kehoe’s ambitious agenda. But the new governor got many of his priorities passed, including a state takeover of St. Louis Police and funding private school scholarships. -
After GOP lawmakers repealed parts of a voter initiative on paid sick leave and minimum wage, and added an abortion ban to the ballot, protesters say they will look at passing a constitutional amendment that legislators can't touch. -
The legislation repeals the entire earned sick leave portion of Proposition A as well as a portion of the minimum wage increase. Only one Republican joined all Democrats in voting no. -
Voters will likely see the issue on the ballot in 2026. The amendment would ban most abortions, with limited exceptions before 12 weeks of pregnancy, and also includes language banning gender-affirming care for minors — something that's already in state law. -
Bond had a major impact on Missouri Republicans, winning back the governorship in 1972 and sowing the seeds for the GOP's current dominance. -
The former Missouri GOP chairman lost support of a key member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, over his defense of Jan. 6 insurrectionists. But he's still likely to end up playing a role in the Trump administration. -
A Jackson County judge halted a number of Missouri's abortion restrictions after voters passed Amendment 3. But this week, Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a bill that gives the attorney general the right to appeal temporary pauses against state laws or constitutional provisions. -
Alexis McGill Johnson says the passage of Amendment 3 in Missouri showed that the issue of abortion rights transcends party and gender lines. Despite the vote, Missouri Republicans are now attempting to put an abortion ban back on the statewide ballot. -
Sara Smith is in her first month as director of the Missouri Children’s Division, which oversees the state’s foster care system and child abuse investigations.
