By now you might have already heard the news – Missouri has become the 14th state to pass Clean Slate legislation! SB 1421, an omnibus criminal justice bill, passed during the final weeks of the 2026 legislative session and is waiting on the Governor’s signature to officially become law. While only applicable to drug offenses,...Read More

Check out our Q&A with Board Member Katheryne Staeger-Wilson below. Thank you for being a vital part of Empower Missouri, Katheryne! How did you first hear about Empower Missouri, and what inspired you to get involved? I was involved with Empower Missouri back when it was known as the Missouri Association for Social Welfare. Since...Read More