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2022: Stone County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Branson Times | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Stone County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 15.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 18.1%.

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Stone County: Residents received $51 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Branson Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Stone County, providing an average of $1,587 per capita to residents.

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Taney County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.9% in 2022

By Branson Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.9% of income in Taney County, providing an average of $1,749 per capita to residents.

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Stone County: Income Maintenance made up 1.9% of total income in 2022

By Branson Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Stone County, providing an average of $893 per capita to residents.

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Taney County residents received $12,742 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 66th in Missouri

By Branson Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Taney County received an average of $12,742 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 51st lowest in Missouri.

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Stone County ranks 37th highest in Missouri for per capita government transfer income at $14,071 in 2022

By Branson Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Stone County received an average of $14,071 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th highest in Missouri.

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Taney County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022

By Branson Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Taney County, providing an average of $1,128 per capita to residents.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Stone County in 2021

By Branson Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Stone County received $1.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Taney County rise or fall in 2021?

By Branson Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Taney County received $819,460 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Taney County farmers in 2021 reached $791,608

By Branson Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Taney County received $791,608 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Stone County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Branson Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Stone County received $2,016,617 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas

By Branson Times | Nov 1, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas published on Oct. 25.

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Lee Ave. and S. Sunshine St. intersection closed March 17

By Branson Times reports | Mar 23, 2023

BRANSON, Mo., 3/16/2023 – The intersection of Lee Ave. and S. Sunshine St. will be closed to through traffic Friday, March 17, 2023, until 4:00 p.m. for road repairs.

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NOTICE: seeking City Manager

By Branson Times reports | Mar 23, 2023

The City of Forsyth, Georgia – a cohesive, small community just north of Macon, Georgia, is seeking a highly competent, professional city manager with the energy, passion, experience, and technical skills to serve as its City Manager.

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City Announces New Human Resources Director - Hayley Hutchins Joins Growing Leadership Team

By Branson Times reports | Mar 23, 2023

BRANSON, Mo., 3/16/2023 - The City of Branson is announcing the addition of Hayley Hutchins to the growing leadership team of City Hall.

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Glass Recycling: More Than a Half Million Pounds Since 2020

By Branson Times reports | Mar 23, 2023

GALENA­­—Since January 2020, when the City of Galena instituted its glass recycling program, more than a half million pounds of glass have been collected in the purple glass recycling dumpster in the parking lot of Tammy’s Piggly Wiggly.

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Mayor Larry Milton proclaims Branson ‘strong’ in State of the City address

By Branson Times reports | Mar 23, 2023

BRANSON, Mo – Branson Mayor Larry Milton reflected on the past year in Branson during his State of the City address at City Hall on March 14, 2023, and updated residents, business owners, and community members on the progress at City Hall and its departments.

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FY 2024 City Budget Proposal

By Branson Times reports | Mar 23, 2023

The proposed operating budget for the City of Galena is available for viewing.

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City Council Meeting on March 27

By Branson Times reports | Mar 23, 2023

City Council Meeting on March 27

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Surplus property online auction live now through April 4

By Branson TimesReports | Mar 14, 2023

The City of Branson is conducting an online auction, through Purple Wave Auction Company, to sell surplus property, that is live now and ends Tuesday, April 4, 2023.