Alert Internet sales tax likely dead in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County, at least for now Kelsey Landis | Post-Dispatch Aug 13, 2026 Aug 13, 2026 0 The Lawrence K. Roos Government Building, where ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County has its government headquarters, in downtown Clayton is seen on April 29, 2024. Post-Dispatch photo Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Learn More SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kelsey Landis | Post-Dispatch CLAYTON — A sales tax on internet purchases in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County is likely dead for this year, officials and advocates said this week.kAm%96 4@F?EJVD E@A EH@ @77:4:2=D[ r@F?EJ tI64FE:G6 $2> !286 2?5 4@F?EJ r@F?4:= r92:C #:E2 w62C5 s2JD[ 3@E9 5@F3E65 E96 E2I H@F=5 36 DF446DD7F= :7 A=2465 @? 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Kelsey Landis | Post-Dispatch Politics Longtime Page aide Moore leaves ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County Jacob Barker | Post-Dispatch Politics Angela Mosley likely cost Brian Williams the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County executive race, experts say Kelsey Landis | Post-Dispatch Politics Jake Zimmerman wins Democratic race for ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County executive Kelsey Landis | Post-Dispatch Politics Council members warn of budget cuts next year in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County Kelsey Landis | Post-Dispatch Politics Sam Page won't seek reelection as ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County executive Kelsey Landis | Post-Dispatch Crime Criminal case against Sam Page is first of its kind in Missouri, experts say Katie Kull | Post-Dispatch Politics Sam Page stole county money to campaign against Prop B, charges say Kelsey Landis | Post-Dispatch , Dana Rieck | Post-Dispatch 0 Comments Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. 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×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ police say missing toddler was left alone with 2 other minor children The 2-year-old girl found Wednesday after wandering from her home had been left there alone with two other minor children during the early mor…
Domino's customer jailed in Normandy slaying of teacher's aide delivering pizzas Police said Ike Buchanan admitted shooting Dominique "Domo" Hoskins but told officers it was in self-defense.
Council rebukes Page over appointments to ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County police board Council members said ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County Executive Sam Page acted illegally last week when he had two of his appointments seated.
Panhandling restrictions expected to pass Tuesday at ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County Council Bill bans asking for money in an "aggressive manner," from motorists in traffic, at bus stops, near an ATM, on private property, during "incle…
Lawmaker says reports on ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County police spending lack detail State Rep. Jim Murphy called last week for an investigation of ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County's use of Proposition P funds. On Tuesday, he said he needs mor…
Panhandling restrictions pass ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County Council, head to Page's desk Bill bans asking for money in an "aggressive manner," from motorists in traffic, at bus stops, near an ATM, on private property, during "incle…
Page: Police need $3.5 million more to cover salaries in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ County Executive Sam Page asked the County Council to approve the funding.
