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Stories to Watch in 2026
West Insider
West Insider
Stories to Watch in 2026
Jan 04, 2026
Season 4
Episode 1
The discussion covered various local and regional issues for 2026. In St. Louis County, the county executive race saw unexpected announcements from Sam Page and Steve Elman. St. Charles County's race features Steve Elman against Jason Law and Bill Igle. Budget cuts in St. Louis County reduced a $40 million deficit to $1 million, using NFL Rams settlement money. The Francis Howell School District's April elections will be closely watched. Redistricting in Missouri added a Republican seat. Downtown Chesterfield's development will continue with vertical construction expected in 2027. St. Charles County's growth and data center developments were also discussed. AI's impact on various industries was noted.
