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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Missouri is seen as safely Trump territory in this year’s presidential election cycle. But residents are contributing time and money to campaigns, in part because it could have a big impact on state and local races. -
The 4-3 ruling kept what’s known as Amendment 3 on the Nov. 5 ballot, allowing Missourians to vote on whether to legalize abortion. -
The Missouri Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision taking Amendment 3 off the ballot, because it did not specify which laws it could repeal. The court ordered that Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft certify to local election officials that the measure will be before voters on Nov. 5. -
Washington University in St. Louis hosted presidential or vice presidential debates in 1992, 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2016. -
The state high court's ruling could be decisive in the effort to reverse Missouri's near total ban on abortion in November. It could also affect voter turnout on Election Day and ultimately reshape how constitutional amendments are presented to Missouri voters in future elections. -
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft initially said that the plan didn’t receive enough signatures in Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District. But a judge on Friday ruled that backers did collect enough, and ordered the measure included as Amendment 5 in the November election. -
A new poll shows that Missouri Amendment 3, which would legalize abortion if voters approve in November, is supported by 52% of voters. It also shows solid leads for the Republican candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and all other statewide races. -
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft contends that Gov. Mike Parson did not prove that restricting establishments with liquor licenses from selling hemp-derived edibles and drinks was an emergency. -
Missouri AFL-CIO President Jake Hummel, who heads the state's umbrella organization for most unions, said organized labor wants to see candidates who protect workers. The group endorsed Crystal Quade in the governor race and Lucas Kunce for U.S. Senate. -
Missouri doesn’t have a particularly robust history of supporting third party or independent candidates. Jared Young, a member of the newly-formed Better Party, hopes to change that in the U.S. Senate race.
