/tags/on-the-trail On the Trail en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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 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 /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-01-24/st-louis-county-continues-a-familiar-battle-the-executive-vs-the-council The St. Louis County Council now has enough members who can regularly override County Executive Sam Page’s vetoes. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-01-24/st-louis-county-continues-a-familiar-battle-the-executive-vs-the-council 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 /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-12-31/missouris-split-electoral-decision-on-republicans-and-abortion-defined-2024-politics Missouri voters overwhelmingly elected Republicans but also approved ending the state’s abortion ban. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-12-31/missouris-split-electoral-decision-on-republicans-and-abortion-defined-2024-politics Jason Rosenbaum /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-12-09/after-another-disappointing-election-cycle-missouri-democrats-facing-long-road-ahead Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Russ Carnahan lamented his party’s lackluster 2024 election results on the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-12-09/after-another-disappointing-election-cycle-missouri-democrats-facing-long-road-ahead Jason Rosenbaum /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 /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-31/st-louis-county-increasing-democrat-trump-abortion While Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District is GOP-leaning thanks to Franklin and Warren counties, the St. Louis County portion is shifting leftward. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-31/st-louis-county-increasing-democrat-trump-abortion Jason Rosenbaum /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-07/missouri-republicans-trade-unions-wary-2024 U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley’s about-face on right to work is seen by some as a welcome shift toward pro-labor policy and by others as election year pandering. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-07/missouri-republicans-trade-unions-wary-2024 Jason Rosenbaum