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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Several of Missouri’s statewide officials are moving their St. Louis offices into the Old Post Office in downtown. -
Rep. Bill Hardwick, R-Dixon, is backing a bill to legalize gambling machines that are often found in truck stops and fraternal organizations. -
The proposal would allow the council to fire a department head with five out of seven votes.
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St. Louis crews are treating roads ahead of wintry weather expected on Tuesday and Wednesday. -
The Cape Girardeau native was elected as the leader of the Missouri Republican Party earlier this month. -
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is a part-owner of a company that’s partnering with the Missouri Department of Social Services to help verify income for programs like Medicaid and food assistance. O’Neal was in Jefferson City recently to mark the statewide rollout. -
Alderman Joe Vollmer said he is considering legal action after Board of Aldermen President Megan Green accused him of being drunk during Friday’s tense debate over the Rams settlement. -
Peter Kinder defeated former state Sen. Bill Eigel in the race to lead the Missouri GOP. -
In a wide-ranging interview with St. Louis Public Radio the day after his first State of the State address as Missouri’s governor, Kehoe discussed a host of issues including public safety, taxes and education funding. -
Gov. Mike Kehoe’s speech comes as his budget remains somewhat flat compared to previous years. -
With Republicans firmly in control of the House and Senate, as well as the governorship, the GOP has the ability to pass its agenda, but that’s not a sure thing. -
The St. Louis County Council now has enough members who can regularly override County Executive Sam Page’s vetoes.
