In July of 2025, when Congress passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” the debate was largely framed around taxes, spending, government efficiency,…
The beginning of another school year is a time of transition for families. Busy schedules, classroom struggles, the everyday highs and lows of both growing…
On Friday, August 28th, 2026, Missouri took an important step in the right direction as new voting-rights legislation restored the right to vote for approximately…
Good advocacy takes many forms. Sometimes it looks like changing a law. Sometimes it means making sure a person doesn't lose their home. Sometimes it…
An interesting question crossed my mind the other day – What would Missouri look like without Empower Missouri? Empower Missouri is the oldest and largest…
Summary Empower Missouri is looking for a cartoonist to help us celebrate our history at the 2026 Anti-Poverty Advocates Summit. This year, we have reached…
For many Missouri families, school meals are more than just breakfast and lunch — they are a dependable source of nutrition that helps children learn,…
Most of us go through life working and trying to do it well, but every once in a while there comes a moment when you…
History of the Law The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is the result of the largest bipartisan housing effort since the Housing and Development…
For the last several months we’ve been celebrating our 125th anniversary year. This fall, our Anti Poverty Advocates Summit will be the height of celebrating.…