February 2, 2026 To: Chairman Don Mayhew and Members of the Corrections and Public Institutions Committee From: Gwen Smith-Moore, Empower Missouri RE: Support for HB…
The Charles Ellwood Graduate Fellowship program, named for one of Empower Missouri’s founders and earliest Presidents, will offer 1-2 recent graduates a fully immersive, year-long,…
Date: January 28, 2026 To: Chairwoman Parker and Members, House Judiciary Committee From: Gwen Smith-Moore, Criminal Justice Policy Manager, Empower Missouri RE: Opposition to HB…
Date: January 27, 2026 To: Representative Don Mayhew and the Members of the House Corrections and Public Institutions Committee From: Jerika White, Empower Missouri RE: Support…
Date: January 27, 2025 To: Chairwoman Gallick and Members, House Economic Development From: Mallory Rusch, Executive Director Re: HB 2747 + HB 2047 We are…
House Bill 2256 and House Bill 2637 would drastically increase minimum prison terms in our state, keeping people behind bars for significantly longer. Research shows…
House Bill 1616 establishes an oversight body for Missouri prisons that is independent, responsible to incarcerated people and their families, and fully staffed and funded.…
Reading is more fun with a friend! Share this information with some book buddies. On Wednesday, March 11th, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., join Empower Missouri…
Reading is more fun with a friend! Share this information with some book buddies. On Wednesday, December 10th, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., join Empower Missouri…
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