Date: February 5th, 2024To: Chairman Gannon and Members of the Senate Local Government and Elections CommitteeFrom: Gwen Smith, Criminal Justice Policy Manager, Empower MissouriRE: Support for SB 1199 and Restoring Voting Rights Empower Missouri has been committed for over 120 years to improving the quality of life for all Missouri residents through advocacy and policy...Read More

Date: January 29th, 2024To: Chairwoman Gannon and Members, Local Government and Elections CommitteeFrom: Trina Ragain, Lead Policy Strategist, Empower MissouriRE: Opposition for Altering the Initiative Petition Process and Requirements through SJR 48, SJR 49, SJR 51, SJR 56, SJR 59, SJR 61, SJR 73, SJR 74, SJR 77, and SJR 79 As the largest and...Read More

Date: January 31st, 2024To: Representative Bill Hardwick, Chairman, and Members of the House Committee on Emerging IssuesFrom: Gwen Smith, Criminal Justice Policy Manager, Empower MissouriRE: Support for HB 2499 As the largest and oldest anti-poverty non-profit in our state, Empower Missouri is committed to improving the quality of life for all Missouri residents through advocacy....Read More