State Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, recently addressed some issues that are important to him and the citizens of the 21st Senatorial District, including House Bill 2117- the redistricting bill.

Senator Hoskins says he against the congressional redistricting map contained in the bill.

Senator Hoskins adds having both Whiteman Air Force Base and Ft. Leonard Wood in the same district has helped keep both bases from closures or downsizing.

Senator Hoskins also points out why he is against the current proposed map.

Senator Hoskins says some people are worried a new map won’t be ready before February 22.

Hoskins represents citizens in Saline, Carroll, Howard, Johnson and Lafayette Counties in the KMMO listening area.