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)
Traffic Crash in Boone County Kills One, Injures Another
A two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Kirk Mountain in northern Boone County results in one fatality and one injury.
Juneteenth Federal Holiday Closes Government Offices, Financial Institutions
The United States' newest Federal Holiday is celebrated today.
Have Recent Rains Impacted the Drought Levels?
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows recent rains continue to impact the Missouri part of the Lakes Region to a greater extent but still helping northern Arkansas as well.
Which Table Rock Lake Swim Beaches Have Reopened?
High E. Coli Levels have been challenging to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at area swim beaches.
How are E. Coli Levels Impacting the Finley River?
Recent rainfalls in the Ozarks have impacted the Finley River in Christian County.
