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IRS Pilots Direct File Program While Tax Prep Industry Flails In Response
We have long detailed through a series of posts, most of them based on fantastic reporting from Pro Publica, Intuit’s shady bullshit when it comes to its supposed “Free to File” program offered through a longstanding deal with the IRS. The summary is: massive tax prep companies cut a deal with the IRS so that […]
Friday Dog Blogging – 20 October 2023
While we were in Colorado our cats were lounging around at my sister's house. So instead of catblogging today we have dogblogging. This is Freckles, a furry dachshund who belongs to our friend Susan in Durango. Freckles is shy and only truly feels safe curled up with Susan, which is exactly what she's doing in ...continue reading "Friday Dog Blogging – 20 October 2023"
The Friday Roundup
Today on TAP: Biden, the Fed, and the House
Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic reflect on Nirvana in upcoming ‘Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend’ episode
Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic look back at their days in Nirvana in an upcoming episode of Conan O'Brien's podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend. The conversation, which also features In…
Judge in Missouri transgender care lawsuit agrees to step aside but decries ‘gamesmanship’
St. Louis Circuit Judge Steven Ohmer said at a hearing that assigning a new judge will delay resolution of the case, possibly into next year.
St. Louis lawmakers pass bills regulating short-term rentals
St. Louis lawmakers on Friday passed legislation to set up a citywide permit system for short-term rentals such as are found on Airbnb.
Beetlejuice Is a Screaming Good Time at the Fox Theatre
October is here, which means it’s time for all the creepy crawlies and scary stories. And if that haunted tale is full of laughs and a big, fun-loving heart, so much the better.
Ashcroft says initiatives seek to ‘nullify Missouri laws protecting the right to life’
Six proposed constitutional amendments seek to add exceptions to the state’s abortion ban for rape, incest, fatal fetal abnormalities and the health and safety of the mother
The Black Crowes drop “99 Pounds” from ‘The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion’ box set
The Black Crowes have shared one of the unreleased recordings from the upcoming box set celebrating their sophomore album, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion. Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson have released their take on the Memphis…
St. Louis jury acquits man who argued self-defense in killing at child's birthday party
Michael G. Davis, 24, was charged in June 2021 with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of 27-year-old William Kennedy.
Missouri's Vibrant Fall Colors: A Moment of Peace in These Tumultuous Times
Belleville woman accused of stealing thousands with fake time sheets
Doreka Grant, a Belleville woman, is now facing charges of forgery and theft after submitting fake time sheets to her two jobs, resulting in the theft of thousands of dollars.
Hollleman: Josh Hawley, Lucas Kunce pulling away financially from other Senate hopefuls
Kunce raised more money than Hawley last quarter, but incumbent holds big lead in cash on hand. Local hopefuls Wesley Bell, Karla May falling behind in cash chase.
St. Louis developer Green Street makes staffing cuts, citing 'current levels of economic activity'
St. Louis developer Green Street Real Estate Ventures has laid off staff members, citing "current levels of economic activity."
St. Charles County church sues its own denomination over who owns historic property
Dardenne Presbyterian Church filed suit against its own denomination this month over its St. Charles County property. The denomination has long held that even if local congregations own their land, if the church breaks away from the denomination it doesn't…
Good buffet somewhere between High Ridge and Dupo?
Board of Alderman Goes off air and gallery cleared
House rebels say, “Punish us.”
This is weird: The eight House Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy made their colleagues an offer today: Vote Jim Jordan for speaker and punish us https://t.co/aTJC3HlUBO — POLITICO (@politico) October 20, 2023 "Punish us"? Seriously? Is this some kind of masochistic Republican ritual just now coming to light? I have no idea why ...continue reading "House rebels say, “Punish us.”"