Sept. 12, 2025

This week, we returned to the Capitol for the annual veto session. Since no legislation was vetoed this year, and the governor only vetoed some line items in this year’s budget, the veto session was quick. Then came an extra session, called by the governor, to address congressional redistricting and initiative petition reform.

We also held the first hearing of the Missouri Senate Select Committee on Property Taxes and the State Tax Commission. I have the honor of chairing this panel. We heard from various entities during this informational gathering. We have a large task at hand, looking for ways to reduce the tax burden on Missourians while still being fiscally responsible. I look forward to getting more facts before the Legislature would begin to address the concerns taxpayers have throughout our state.

This Week’s Visitors to the Capitol

Jessica Tran, Kids Win-Kansas City; Amber Hansen,
 Seeds of Faith Preschool-Clinton; Sen. Crawford;
 Rondle Dines, New Growth-Appleton City;
 Charlotte Smithson, Kids Win; and Sydney Lee,
 New Growth Women’s Business Center

I am honored to serve as your senator in the Missouri Senate. If, at any time, you have questions, concerns or ideas regarding state government, please feel free to contact me at 573-751-8793 or Sandy.Crawford@senate.mo.gov.