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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While U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt is loudly supportive of the United States taking over Greenland and dismissive of the importance of the NATO alliance, his colleague U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said he is not in favor of the move. -
Hawley told St. Louis Public Radio he’s no longer supporting a war powers resolution over military action in Venezuela after receiving assurances there will be no U.S. ground troops deployed. -
In an interview with St. Louis Public Radio, the GOP chief executive laid out why Missourians should erase the income tax even though critics contend it could wreck the budget and jack up sales taxes. -
In his 2026 State of the State address, Gov. Mike Kehoe said he wants voters to authorize a plan that would phase out the state income tax and allow for taxes on purchases like monthly subscriptions and digital services. -
Department of Social Services Director Jessica Bax detailed a plan that could help child abuse investigators make more money by working in more specialized roles. -
The senator joined four other Republicans in voting to halt Trump’s ability to take military action in Venezuela without congressional approval. -
Zimmerman’s entry into the contest means there will also be an open contest for county assessor in 2026. -
While the first day of the session came and went without incident, Senate Democrats say they’re still irate over how the GOP cut off debate last year. -
Missouri’s two U.S. senators have generally been wary of foreign interventions, especially during Joe Biden’s presidency. At least one, Eric Schmitt, is embracing Trump’s invasion of Venezuela. -
Republican Missouri and Illinois lawmakers backed Trump, while Democrats criticized the move. -
The Republican caused a stir earlier this year when he spoke from the dais about the need for the Senate to change its rules. GOP senators told him he had no authority to command them to do anything. -
Vindman was in St. Louis recently to help raise money for Fred Wellman, one of several Democrats who are running to unseat Congresswoman Ann Wagner.
