Jason Rosenbaum appears in the following:
News Brief: Cuba Without Castro, Trump And Kim, Missouri Gov. Greitens
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Cuba is preparing for a new leader. Raul Castro is expected to hand over the presidency to a younger successor. Also, President Trump spoke on Wednesday about a possible meeting with Kim Jong Un.
Continuing Troubles For The Missouri Governor
Thursday, April 19, 2018
A judge will rule on Thursday whether Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' felony invasion of privacy trial continues. The scandal has devastated the once-rising star's political and popular support.
Concerns Rise As Missouri's Legislature Is Struggling To Fund Basic Services
Friday, February 09, 2018
In Missouri, the state's embattled governor and GOP legislature are struggling to fund basic services, such as roads, higher education institutions, and health care for disabled. Even some Republicans are worried that the state is following a path that Kansas took earlier in the decade, when the GOP starkly cut taxes — and later had to raise them.
Missouri Governor Under Fire for Alleged Blackmail
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
In recent weeks, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has come under scrutiny for an extramarital affair, and now allegations of blackmail and abuse have surfaced.
Missouri Gov. Dealing With A Sex And Blackmail Scandal During First Term
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has confirmed that he had an extramarital affair before he was elected in 2016 — but he denies allegations that he used a photo to threaten to blackmail the woman he was sleeping with.
St. Louis Raised The Minimum Wage, Then Missouri Reversed It
Saturday, July 15, 2017
The city of St. Louis recently boosted its minimum wage to $10 an hour, only to have the state legislature pass a law saying no city can exceed the state minimum wage of $7.70.
Secretive Nonprofits Back Governors Around The Country
Saturday, May 06, 2017
In Missouri, a nonprofit group affiliated with Gov. Eric Greitens published the personal phone number of a lawmaker who criticized the governor's policies.
Ferguson, Mo., Residents Worry About Low Voter Turnout In Mayoral Election
Tuesday, April 04, 2017
Ferguson, Mo., will have its first mayoral election since 2014, when a white police officer shot and killed an 18-year-old African-American. Some worry a slow pace of change will affect voter turnout.
Voters Head to the Polls in St. Louis
Tuesday, April 04, 2017
Residents will vote on a number of propositions and in some key mayoral races.
As State Budget Revenues Fall Short, Higher Education Faces A Squeeze
Friday, March 03, 2017
At least 24 states have reported that revenues this year have come in weaker than expected, leading to cuts to higher education spending across the country.
Missouri Voters To Decide Whether To Rein In Unlimited Political Cash
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
At $50 million and counting, Missouri's gubernatorial election is the most expensive in the country. A ballot measure could reimpose contribution limits after getting rid of them in 2008.
The City Of Ferguson And Department Of Justice Battle On
Saturday, February 20, 2016
The city of Ferguson, Missouri, is preparing to fight the U.S. Department of Justice in court rather than abide by the costly terms of the DOJ's recent order to reform the city's government.
DOJ Sues Ferguson After Mo. City Rejects Police Overhaul Deal
Thursday, February 11, 2016
The suit follows Ferguson's decision to not accept a consent decree negotiated between the city and the federal government to settle complaints following the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Ferguson's Proposed Changes To Federal Consent Decree Prompt Backlash
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
The Ferguson City Council made a provocative decision Tuesday night to attached conditions on a consent decree with the federal government. The decree was aimed at moving the city for...
Rams Fans Criticize Team's Move From St. Louis To Los Angeles
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
The NFL's announcement that the Rams are leaving St. Louis and returning to Los Angeles was met with cheers in southern California — but jeers in St. Louis.
St. Louis Suburb Begins Flood Cleanup; It Could Take Awhile
Monday, January 04, 2016
Residents along the Mississippi River are mopping up after deadly floods swamped areas in Missouri, Illinois and Tennessee. In Eureka, Mo., it could be months before things are back to normal.
After Ferguson, Unintended Consequences Of Municipal Overhaul
Friday, December 18, 2015
Lawmakers tried to rein in ticketing after the protests that followed Michael Brown's death. But small, predominantly African-American communities may take a bigger hit than cities like Ferguson.
Ferguson Commission Shines Light On Racially Divided St. Louis
Monday, September 14, 2015
After Michael Brown's shooting, a group was tasked with investigating the region's inequalities. Their report points to deep racial and economic tensions, and calls for sweeping policy changes.
DOJ: Ferguson, Mo., Police Mishandled Aftermath Of Michael Brown's Death
Thursday, September 03, 2015
The Department of Justice says police overreacted after the shooting death of Michael Brown. Policymakers and activists are working to prevent something similar from occurring in the future.
Latest Violence In Ferguson Renews Tension Between Protesters And Police
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Much of the St. Louis region is on edge after violence this week marred the anniversary of Michael Brown's shooting death. A state of emergency was issued to avoid a repeat of last year's violence
