Sharon Pace

3 Democrats seek to succeed Chappelle-Nadal in Missouri Senate

Jason Rosenbaum

In many respects, Missouri’s 14th Senate District is one of the most challenging legislative seats to represent.With some of the state’s richest and…

State Rep. Courtney Curtis, left, and St. Louis County Councilwoman Hazel Erby speak a news conference last year. Curtis is sponsoring "right to work" legislation aimed at construction unions, which he contends haven't done enough to bring minori

Government, Politics & Issues

Curtis sues after being blocked from filing for Missouri Senate seat

Jason Rosenbaum

Updated at 1:45 p.m. on Monday with formal filing of lawsuit.After filing closed on Tuesday, Missouri Democrats were jubilant about attracting scores of…

Michael Brown's mother, Lezley McSpadden, listens on March 5, 2015, as attorney Daryl Parks announces the family's intent to sue former police officer Darren Wilson and the city of Ferguson for her son's death.

Government, Politics & Issues

Democratic delegates mull Clinton's ability to change law enforcement policy

Jason Rosenbaum

PHILADELPHIA – Michelle Argento may be living proof of the vast impact of Michael Brown’s shooting death.Argento lives in Gillette, Wyo., a 30,000-person…

Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Roy Temple speaks at the Missouri Democratic Party convention in Sedalia. Temple will be leading the Missouri delegation at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

Government, Politics & Issues

On the Trail: Missouri delegates look ahead to the Democratic National Convention

Jason Rosenbaum

You could say Jimmy Loomis has accomplished a lot in a short period of time.The 21-year-old Washington University student is president of the school’s…

House Speaker John Diehl presides over the Missouri House last week. Diehl, R-Town and Country, has rejected the idea of pursuing a "Ferguson agenda," but adds the House will take up bills changing municipal courts.

Government, Politics & Issues

Missouri Senate moves forward with Ferguson-related bills, but they remain stalled in House

Jason Rosenbaum

At first glance, state Sen. Bob Dixon wouldn’t be an obvious choice to spearhead legislation responding to the unrest in and around Ferguson.The…

State Auditor Tom Schweich stands next to St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann during his St. Louis press conference. Schweich announced he'll be auditing 10 municipal courts, including seven within the St. Louis metro area.

Government, Politics & Issues

Schweich Launches Audits Of Municipal Courts In Ferguson And Six Other Area Cities

Jason Rosenbaum

State Auditor Tom Schweich will audit 10 municipal courts to see if they’re running afoul of a state law that restricts how much revenue from traffic…

Government, Politics & Issues

French Turns Camera's Eye Toward Ferguson Unrest

Jason Rosenbaum

When Antonio French noticed social media activity bubbling up about Michael Brown’s shooting death last weekend, the St. Louis alderman got in his car and…