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)
Branson Schools Announces New Executive Director of Operations
BRANSON, MO (January 16, 2026) – Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matt Dean as the district’s new Executive Director of Operations. Dean will replace Dr. Chip Arnette, who will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year after 35 years of service in public education.
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