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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Missouri state Rep. Jim Murphy, R-St. Louis County, says there could be options to eliminate the 1% earnings tax on anyone who lives or works in St. Louis or Kansas City. -
Tommy Boyd is serving a 30-year sentence for statutory sodomy.
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Lucas Kunce, Karla May and Wesley Bell are the major Democratic candidates vying to take on U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley. Some Democrats are wondering if a primary makes sense in a state that’s solidly Republican.
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The legislature declined to reinstate a state-run presidential primary this year, meaning that the parties are responsible for planning how delegates will be divided up next year.
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The Weldon Spring Republican has been critical of Senate Republican leadership since he entered the Missouri legislature in 2017.
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State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says a review of the Children’s Division, which has struggled for years to recruit and retain staff, may not happen right away because of staff constraints in his own office.
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Officials say tackling St. Louis and St. Louis County’s more than 6,000 abuse and neglect cases will require hiring more investigators.
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The Salem Republican was in Jefferson County on Monday to talk with medical professionals about ways to make rural health care more accessible but also discussed the looming budget battle in Washington.
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The Hazelwood Democrat said that while she was shocked to see Gov. Mike Parson veto over $500 million in funding in this year’s budget, she doesn’t think there will be any successful overrides during the veto session that begins next week.
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Only 16 investigators are looking into child abuse and neglect claims in St. Louis and St. Louis County. The head of the Missouri Children’s Division says that number should be closer to 60.
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The Wasola Republican was elected to her post in 2020 and had an extensive educational background before running for office.
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The leader of the group backing the plan says she identifies as a Republican and is a former spokeswoman for several GOP members of Congress.
