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Bill would designate Branson the 'live entertainment capital' as supporters tout economic impact
Summary
Representative Brian Sites introduced House Bill 109 to formally designate Branson as the live entertainment capital of Missouri. Supporters described Branson's visitor numbers, theater capacity, and attractions; sponsor and witnesses said the bill carries no fiscal note and is intended as a promotional designation to aid local marketing.
State Representative Brian Sites presented House Bill 109 to designate Branson as the "live entertainment capital of Missouri," telling the tourism committee the bill carries no fiscal note and is primarily a formal recognition intended to help marketing and local businesses.
Sites described the significance of Branson’s tourism economy: a small town of roughly 13,000 residents that draws large visitor counts and generates a substantial share of the…
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