Joshua Peters

State Rep. Bruce Franks took part in the protests sparked by Michael Brown's death in Ferguson. He's now joined demonstrations against Stockley's not guilty verdict.

Politically Speaking: How young African-American officials are making mark after Stockley verdict

Jason Rosenbaum

On this edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum takes a closer look at how young African-American…

St. Louis Alderman John Collins-Muhammad stands near the street where Jason Stockley killed Anthony Lamar Smith in 2011

Government, Politics & Issues

After Stockley verdict, St. Louis’ younger politicians are stepping to the forefront

Jason Rosenbaum

In the hours after a judge acquitted former St. Louis Police officer Jason Stockley of first-degree murder last week, St. Louis Alderman John…

Biddle Housing Opportunities Center. Biddle is partly run by the St. Patrick Center, a homeless service provider. Biddle is not only an emergency shelter, but also provides help for homeless, including finding housing. May 5, 2017

Government, Politics & Issues

Federal government to investigate whether St. Louis homeless shelter location violates law

Rachel Lippmann

Federal investigators will begin looking into the only city-run homeless shelter in St. Louis this week.At issue is a fair housing complaint filed in…

Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal walks out of the Senate chamber as the Senate adjourns for the session earlier this year in Jefferson City.

Government, Politics & Issues

Democratic, GOP leaders call for Chappelle-Nadal to resign over Trump assassination comment

Jason Rosenbaum

Updated 2:20 p.m. Aug. 18 with lieutenant governor calling for expulsion — Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Parson said Friday the state Senate should expel Maria…

Gov. Eric Greitens announces the "St. Louis Safety Plan" in north St. Louis on Monday, July 10, 2017.

Government, Politics & Issues

Gov. Greitens puts unspecified amount of state money, employees toward stemming St. Louis crime

Jason Rosenbaum

St. Louis’ crime issue is now the state’s issue, too. At least, that’s what Gov. Eric Greitens indicated Monday when he announced a plan to direct state…

Government, Politics & Issues

Politically Speaking: Rep. Joshua Peters says drugs fuel high crime rates in north St. Louis

Jason Rosenbaum

On the latest edition of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back state Rep. Joshua Peters.The St. Louis…

Carr Square residents Kevin Costello and Joseph Futrell gather petitions against Biddle House outside the public forum introducing the agencies that applied to run it on Wed. May, 25, 2016.

Government, Politics & Issues

St. Louis faces fair housing complaint over new homeless shelter's location

Rachel Lippmann

A new homeless shelter north of downtown St. Louis violates the U.S. Constitution by promoting segregation, according to a complaint lodged Monday with…

Rachel Johns, a Democrat from St. Louis, is a candidate for the 76th Missouri House District.

Government, Politics & Issues

Missouri Supreme Court finds against Rachel Johns' candidacy

Marshall Griffin

Updated 4:10 p.m. May 20 with verdict - The day after it heard arguments, the Missouri Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that struck a candidate…

Candidates line up to file for state offices Tuesday in Jefferson City.

Government, Politics & Issues

First day of Missouri candidate filing yields a few surprises -- and competitive contests

Jason Rosenbaum

While the showdown that may give joy to political junkies is between Attorney General Chris Koster and walking meme Leonard Steinman for Democratic…

Rep. Keith English of Florissant left the Democratic Party on Tuesday and announced he will serve as an independent.

Government, Politics & Issues

Amid Anger From Colleagues, Florissant State Rep Leaves Democratic Party

Jason Rosenbaum

State Rep. Keith English, D-Florissant, has left the Missouri Democratic Party and is becoming an independent. He says the decision stemmed from his…