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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A Jackson County judge permanently struck down a slew of abortion restrictions, including a statute requiring what's known as a "complication plan" for medication abortions. -
Plaintiffs argue that the proposal, known as Amendment 5, violated constitutional prohibitions on addressing more than one subject. They plan to appeal the ruling. -
People Not Politicians wants a judge to compel Denny Hoskins to reject the redistricting referendum – and stop telling elections officials to implement a plan aimed at ousting Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver. -
Other parts of the bill include limits on flying drones over open-air stadiums and establishing a crime for gift card fraud. -
Republicans and Democrats generally got along during the 2026 session but did clash over income taxes and abortion. -
Kehoe also said he doesn't plan on calling any special sessions including on drawing another new congressional map. -
The high court also rejected lawsuits contending that the new lines passed in 2025 were not compact as required by law. -
Even though the decision would likely allow the Missouri legislature to redraw the state's 1st Congressional District in 2027, GOP lawmakers may be hesitant to change the St. Louis-based district. -
The GOP governor said he's ready to sell his plan to expand sales and use taxes as a way to eliminate Missouri's income tax to voters. -
The machines have been a flashpoint in Missouri public policy circles for years.
