Jason Rosenbaum
Politics CorrespondentSince entering the world of professional journalism in the mid-2000s, 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 4 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, his work has appeared in Missouri Lawyers Media, the St. Louis Business Journal and in the Riverfront Times’ music section. Rosenbaum lives in Richmond Heights with with his wife Lauren Todd, an engineering librarian at Washington University.
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A major piece of unfinished business is a proposed ballot item that would make it more difficult to amend the state constitution.
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After months of delay, the House approved about $95 billion worth of foreign aid.
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Supporters of a ballot initiative legalizing sports betting said they have gathered more than 300,000 signatures — roughly 171,000 are needed to make the 2024 ballot.
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Missouri’s lieutenant governor continues to dominate the fundraising race while public polling consistently shows Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft ahead with voters.
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Unless Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft uses an unusual procedure to speed up counting petition signatures, a bid to legalize abortion won’t go before voters until after the Aug. 6 primary.
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The University City Democrat is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, which plays a major role in crafting the state budget.
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A diverse group of people tried to stop Dorsey’s execution, but both the courts and Gov. Mike Parson declined to halt his death sentence.
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The St. Charles County Republican joined several of his colleagues calling for Gov. Mike Parson to commute Dorsey’s sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Sen. Denny Hoskins talks about his bid for Missouri Secretary of State.
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The Senate still could include the increase when considering its version of the budget.
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Kloss, who is known for her philanthropy, was in the St. Louis area to help gather signatures for an abortion legalization petition. She also participated in a ceremony officially naming a portion of Washington Avenue after her.
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Mayor Tishaura Jones has implemented a hiring freeze for the city's nonemergency workers to prepare for financial challenges. It comes as the Board of Aldermen overrode the mayor's veto of a bill allowing a firefighter board to negotiate pensions.