Greetings Friends of the 8th Legislative District!
House Approves Change to Abortion Parental Notification Law (HB 1383)
The Missouri House gave initial approval to legislation that would require that both parents be notified before a minor in Missouri can have an abortion.
Current Missouri law...
As the legislative session continues, my fellow senators and I have been working diligently to get bills perfected, passed and sent over to the Missouri House of Representatives for discussion and debate. This week, the Missouri Senate perfected several legislative proposals, including Senate Bill...
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House Works to Enhance Real World Learning Opportunities for Young People (HB 1665)
Lawmakers approved a bill this week that would provide young people with greater access to highly-skilled, experienced instructors in areas such as health care, manufacturing, and...
The State of Missouri has the potential to supply a strong, competitive workforce for every business and job creator looking to grow their operation in the Show-Me State. Through legislation geared at reform and economic growth, I intend to work alongside my fellow senators to achieve this goal....
State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, presented Senate Bill 608, The Business Premise Safety Act, for consideration before the Missouri Senate’s Small Business and Industry Committee. The proposed legislation would create a level of protection for business against frivolous lawsuits.
“I filed...
The Hamilton Time-Temperature-Weather Forecast number is up and running again after being unavailable since last Thursday. Ever since 1991, area residents have been able to call a local number, (816) 583-7770, for the exact current time, official outside temperature, and complete weather forecast...
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New Committee Will Work to Improve the Care and Well-being of Young People
A newly-formed committee will focus its work on policy proposals impacting the health and welfare of the thousands of children and youth in Missouri’s care. The Special Committee to Improve the Care and...
As many of you may know I have filed several pieces of legislation this year addressing tax, welfare and labor reform issues that burden citizens all across the state. On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to present Senate Bill 610 during a legislative hearing in front of the Senate Seniors,...
On Wednesday evening the governor delivered his second State of the State address to the citizens of Missouri and the General Assembly. It was great to hear the governor’s support for foster kids, law enforcement and veterans and I plan to lend my support on these important issues. My colleagues...
State Treasurer Eric Schmitt has made history by returning more Unclaimed Property in his first year than any previous treasurer in Missouri history. Treasurer Schmitt today announced he returned $45 million in Unclaimed Property during his first year in office, surpassing the previous record of $...