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Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of Sept. 16, 2024
Friday, September 20, 2024Greetings! I am happy to write to you once more and tell you about some of the work happening in the General Assembly at this time of year.
Press Release: Senator Denny Hoskins Aims to Eliminate Wasteful Government Spending
Friday, September 13, 2024State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, voted yes for House Bill 2062.
Governor Signs Senator Denny Hoskins’ Regulatory Sandbox Act
Thursday, July 11, 2024JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, was excited to see a number of bills passed by the General Assembly and containing many of his priority provisions receive the governor’s signature this week.
Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of June 24, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024Let Freedom Ring
Sen. Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of May 28, 2024
Friday, May 31, 2024Greetings! Session is over for this year. I had some wins and I had some losses, but I can stand with a free conscience knowing I did all I could to fight for the priorities of my constituents. Now, I would like to go over some of the important legislation that made it to the governor’s desk and some which didn’t.
Senator Denny Hoskins Aims to Eliminate Wasteful Government Spending
Tuesday, May 7, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, says it is time to remove wasteful projects in the state budget.
Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of April 29, 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024Greetings! The Senate is approaching the end of session, and with it the end of my time to serve as your Senator. For that reason, and many others, I am more focused than ever on the priorities I know our important to Missourians across the state.
Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of April 22, 2024
Friday, April 26, 2024Greetings! While stress levels are on the rise in the state Capitol as we creep up on the end of the 2024 legislative session, many of us were able to release some steam through fun and fellowship on Tuesday at the Annual Legislative Charity Softball Tournament.
Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of April 15, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024Greetings! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and had the chance to enjoy the bit of summer weather. With longer nights at the Senate, I have enjoyed the few chances I have to get some fresh air. My attention now turns toward the budget and how I can help ensure Missouri taxpayer’s money is appropriately used, and saved, when possible.
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins' Podcast for the Week of April 15, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses House Bill 2016, which is a supplemental appropriations measure for the current fiscal year, and Senate Bill 1520, which would create new provisions relating to illegal immigrants.
Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of April 8, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024Greetings! I hope you enjoyed the eclipse. It’s remarkable both this eclipse and the last one, seven years ago, both had totalities in Missouri.
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins' Podcast for the Week of April 8, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses House Bill 2634, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to public funding of abortion facilities and affiliates, and provisions relating to MO HealthNet providers. Missouri senators passed this measure earlier this week. It is now back in the Missouri House of Representatives for further consideration.
Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of April 2, 2024
Friday, April 5, 2024Greetings! I hope you enjoyed the Easter weekend and had the opportunity to be with your families and worship. This is a very special time of year for me and I appreciate the time to focus on my faith and think about how I can serve my fellow Missourians here in the Senate.
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins' Podcast for the Week of April 1, 2024
Friday, April 5, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Bill 739, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to solid waste disposal area permits; Senate Joint Resolution 78, which — upon voter approval — would modify provisions relating to elections; and Senate Joint Resolution 50, which — also upon voter approval — would modify provisions relating to taxation.
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins' Podcast for the Week of March 25, 2024
Monday, April 1, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Bill 1207, legislation that would establish a work opportunity tax credit; Senate Bills 894 & 825, a measure that would modify provisions relating to the promotion of business development; and Senate Bill 912, which would modify provisions relating to veterans.
Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of March 25, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024Back with Purpose
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins' Podcast for the Week of March 11, 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Joint Resolution 74, which — upon voter approval — would modify provisions relating to constitutional amendments; Senate Bill 727, legislation that seeks to create and modify provisions relating to elementary and secondary education; personal property taxes; and the latest regarding Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget.
Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of March 11, 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024Greetings! I hope you have enjoyed the return of spring this last week, I know I have. This year’s legislative session has reached its midpoint, and it’s a good time to look back and see what has been accomplished.
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins' Podcast for the Week of March 4, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Bill 724, legislation that seeks to create the Office of Election Crimes and Security within the Missouri Secretary of State's Office; Senate Bill 918, a measure that would establish provisions relating to public school curriculum and instruction; and Senate Bill 998, which would create the Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act.
Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of March 4, 2024
Friday, March 8, 2024Greetings! I hope you have enjoyed the warmer weather this week, and, at the risk of jinxing us, it seems spring has arrived. This week I was happy to focus on committee hearings for a few of my bills and get the ball rolling so they can be moved to the Senate Chamber for perfection.
Senator Denny Hoskins Files Bill to Curb Illegal Immigration
Friday, March 1, 2024State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, filed Senate bill 1520 , legislation aimed at curbing illegal immigration in Missouri, on Feb. 29, 2024.
Senator Denny Hoskins Files Bill to Protect Students
Thursday, February 29, 2024JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, filed Senate Bill 1492 on Feb. 28, 2024.
Sen. Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of Feb. 26, 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024Greetings! The weather was beautiful this week and I was reminded of the wonderful state we all live in. With this in mind, I have and will continue to fight for our beautiful state.
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins' Podcast for the Week of Feb. 26, 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Bill 1520, legislation that would create new provisions relating to illegal immigrants; Senate Bill 1492, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to the offense of providing explicit sexual material to a student; and Senate Bill 998, which would create the Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act.
Sen. Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of Feb. 19, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024Greeting! I hope you enjoyed the holiday. It has been nice to hear the return of birdsong in the last week.
Sen. Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of Feb. 5, 2024
Friday, February 9, 2024Greetings! I hope this finds you well and that you’ve enjoyed the warmer temperatures coming through the state.
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins' Podcast for the Week of Feb. 5, 2024
Friday, February 9, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses his thoughts on the address from the Israeli Consul this week and Senate Joint Resolutions 74, 48, 59, 61 & 83, which would let voters decide on changes to how initiative petitions would go on future Missouri ballots.
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins' Podcast for the Week of Jan. 29, 2024
Friday, February 2, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses this week’s rally at the Capitol and Senate Joint Resolution 74, which — upon voter approval — would make changes to initiative petitions in our state.
Sen. Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 29, 2024
Friday, February 2, 2024Greetings! I’m happy to announce great progress in the Senate this week. Our tireless efforts have finally led to action to protect the Missouri State Constitution.
Senator Hoskins Praises Appointees to the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors
Thursday, February 1, 2024State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, today issued the following statement relating to the Missouri Senate’s approval of the governor’s appointments to various state boards
Sen. Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 22, 2024
Friday, January 26, 2024Greetings! Adversity comes before every great victory, and that is never truer than as someone working within the Missouri Senate.
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins' Podcast for the Week of Jan. 22, 2024
Friday, January 26, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses what happened with his committee assignments this week.
Statement from Sen. Denny Hoskins Regarding His Removal as a Committee Chair
Tuesday, January 23, 2024JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, today issued the following statement relating to his removal from the Committee on Economic Development and Tax Policy both as a member and chair of the committee:
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins' Podcast for the Week of Jan. 15, 2024
Monday, January 22, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Bill 725, legislation that would modify provisions relating to personal property taxes, and Senate Bill 748, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to reimbursement allowance taxes.
Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 15, 2024
Friday, January 19, 2024Greetings! I hope you enjoyed the holiday. The work continues here in the General Assembly as Senate Bills are heard in committees this week and discussions on necessary changes begin.
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins' Podcast for the Week of Jan. 8, 2024
Thursday, January 11, 2024Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Resolution 552, which would have changed Missouri Senate operating rules to require a floor substitute to be distributed to senators at least two legislative days before being offered, and his role in the newly formed Freedom Caucus.
Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 8, 2024
Thursday, January 11, 2024Committee Work Begins
Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 1, 2024
Thursday, January 4, 2024A New Year Kicks Off