Audio: Sen. Hoskins Discusses Missouri’s Budget Picture

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Missouri’s upcoming operating budget and current state revenues.

 

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  1. Senator Hoskins says a state department will request money to hire a certain number of new employees. Then, the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee will learn that many employees have not been added to payroll.
    Hoskins-1-041119  (:32)  Q: got to stop.
  2. Senator Hoskins adds the panel will look into flex spending, where some money can be used for miscellaneous purposes.
    Hoskins-2-041119  (:31)  Q: in state government.
  3. Senator Hoskins also says state revenues remain down, compared to this time last year.
    Hoskins-3-041119  (:26)  Q: come in at.
  4. Senator Hoskins says these shortfalls could impact next year’s budget.
    Hoskins-4-041119  (:20)  Q: fiscally conservative budget.