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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The Salem Republican has taken criticism from both parties for his work on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. In addition to expanding the Child Tax Credit, the bill includes significant business incentives.
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The Shrewsbury lawmaker recently bowed out of the Missouri attorney general’s race. Unsicker was stripped of her committee assignments and later kicked out of the House Democratic caucus because of her social media posts and association with an accused Holocaust denier.
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More than a dozen Missouri House and Senate members have formed the Missouri Freedom Caucus, which argues that GOP leaders haven’t pushed far enough for conservative priorities. They also decried the growth of the state budget, driven in part by an influx of money from the federal government.
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Republican Andrew Bailey is seeking a full four-year term this year after being appointed to the position of Missouri attorney general in 2022. Among Bailey's major priorities have been restricting transgender health care rights and challenging the Biden administration's interactions with social media companies.
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U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth, has served in Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District since 2009. His retirement could kick off a competitive Republican primary.
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In Missouri, the state’s Children’s Division is responsible for investigating abuse and neglect claims made through the state’s hotline. A bill would make it so the attorney general's office oversees juvenile officers instead.
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Missouri Republicans and Democrats both expressed concern that election year pressures, especially with multiple members running for statewide office, may make it difficult to pass significant legislation. Several conservative lawmakers also signaled that they plan to scrutinize bills more closely.
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After Elon Musk sued the media watchdog group Media Matters, which had documented the spread of extremist content on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, Republican Andrew Bailey sent a letter demanding documents from the organization.
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Former state Sen. Bob Onder became the fifth GOP candidate to announce their run for lieutenant governor on Monday. Although that post is largely ceremonial, it can be important if Missouri’s governor leaves office.
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The Missouri Court of Appeals provided ballot summaries for Missourians for Constitutional Freedom that were much more favorable than what Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wrote.