/on-the-trail On the Trail, an occasional column by © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà political reporter Jason Rosenbaum, takes an analytical look at politics and policy across Missouri. en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 19 May 2025 22:33:54 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-19/6-takeaways-from-a-productive-missouri-legislative-session-that-ended-with-a-twist Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe got many of his priorities passed. Mon, 19 May 2025 22:33:54 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-19/6-takeaways-from-a-productive-missouri-legislative-session-that-ended-with-a-twist Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2025-04-09/5-takeaways-from-a-st-louis-election-where-voters-picked-change-and-also-the-status-quo St. Louis voters ousted two citywide officials but reelected Board of Aldermen incumbents. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 23:05:46 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-09/5-takeaways-from-a-st-louis-election-where-voters-picked-change-and-also-the-status-quo Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2025-03-10/missouri-term-limit-change-would-allow-16-years-of-service-in-either-the-house-or-senate Republican state Rep. Peggy McGaugh wants to allow someone to serve up to 16 years in either the House or the Senate. Currently, most legislators can serve up to eight years in the House and eight in the Senate. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:06:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-10/missouri-term-limit-change-would-allow-16-years-of-service-in-either-the-house-or-senate Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2025-02-19/ed-martin-us-attorney-missouri-republican-chair Martin's time in Missouri politics included unsuccessfully running twice for statewide and congressional office. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:29:23 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-19/ed-martin-us-attorney-missouri-republican-chair Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2025-01-08/missouri-legislature-first-day-session Schisms between GOP leadership and more conservative members have been an ongoing storyline in recent legislative history. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:44:02 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-08/missouri-legislature-first-day-session Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-11-06/7-takeaways-from-missouris-election-results While Missouri Republicans continued to dominate statewide and legislative politics, they lost a critical fight over abortion rights. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:16:44 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-06/7-takeaways-from-missouris-election-results Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-11-04/what-watch-missouri-general-elections Voters could render a verdict on how Missouri Republicans have governed over the past eight years. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-04/what-watch-missouri-general-elections Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-08-07/7-takeaways-from-missouris-historic-and-sometimes-surprising-primary-election From Wesley Bell's win over Cori Bush to Mike Kehoe's GOP gubernatorial victory, here's a look at some of the key questions answered in Tuesday's primary. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:45:17 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-08-07/7-takeaways-from-missouris-historic-and-sometimes-surprising-primary-election Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-08-05/7-things-to-watch-for-tuesday-in-missouris-historic-primary-election The primary could determine the political course of Missouri and St. Louis for the foreseeable future. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-08-05/7-things-to-watch-for-tuesday-in-missouris-historic-primary-election Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-05-20/missouri-republican-fissures-abortion-push-legislative-era Session ended on Friday with recriminations from within the GOP supermajority — and measured optimism from Democrats that they could gain seats this year. Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-20/missouri-republican-fissures-abortion-push-legislative-era Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg