JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A series of bills approved in this year’s Missouri legislative session will officially take effect on Monday, Aug. 28 as laws.
Here’s a closer look at five new prominent state laws, addressing health, public safety and other topics.
SB 49 – Bans gender-affirming care for minors
Missouri will ban transgender children and some adults from gender-affirming care.
The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.
(by Joey Schneider and Emily Manley, ozarksfirst.com)
Warm-Up Begins in Lakes Region
After last weekend's winter storm and another surge of cold air this weekend, a warm-up that should complete the melting of snow.
Branson Entertainers Accused of Sexual Exploitation
Two Branson Entertainers are facing Federal Charges.
City of Branson Orders Shutdown of Motel Property
A motel on the Branson Strip is ordered shutdown for several violations.
North Arkansas College Recognized for Nursing Program
The North Arkansas College Nursing Program ranks in the top five in Arkansas.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says it continues to detect a rising number of cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris in health care facilities across the state, prompting renewed guidance for hospitals, nursing homes and other providers.
