Hawley Not Happy With Army For Construction Not Starting Yet On New Homes At Fort Leonard Wood

FILE – In this Oct. 12, 2020, file photo Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Hawley, says he will raise objections next week when the Congress meets to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the election, forcing House and Senate votes that are likely to delay — but in no way alter — the final certification of Biden’s win.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool, File)

(MISSOURINET) – Construction on new housing at the Army’s Fort Leonard Wood in southern Missouri hasn’t begun yet, and U-S Senator Josh Hawley says he’s not happy about it. He announced back in December that more than 41 million dollars would be spent this year and another 50 million next year to build 180 new homes on base:

Hawley says he’s sent a third letter to Army Secretary Christine Wormuth requesting an update on the Army’s plans to replace aging homes at Fort Leonard Wood.