JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – 11 March 2025 — On Monday, March 10, HB 595 was passed by Missouri’s Senate Committee on Local Government, Elections, and Pensions, moving us one step closer to enshrining discrimination against Missouri’s poorest tenants into state law. HB 595, and its companion bill, SB 507, would prevent municipalities in Missouri from...Lee mas

SB 52 and HB 495 are two large criminal justice bills working their way quickly through the legislature; SB 52 has been passed out of committee and is on the calendar for floor debate, and HB 495 has fully passed the House, and has passed the Senate Public Safety Committee. Among other provisions, both bills...Lee mas

Growing up, it was just expected that kids in Jessica’s neighborhood would eventually end up involved with the legal system. Poverty and limited opportunities led many to drugs and alcohol, and eventually to crime. At age 16, she had her first child and dropped out of school to be able to provide for them. Selling...Lee mas

Extensive research has linked participation in school meals to improved outcomes such as increased cognitive function, academic achievement, standardized test scores, and attendance rates. When our children have full plates, they can reach their full potential thus facilitating the growth and prosperity of Missouri as a whole. Use the form below to email your legislators...Lee mas

Missouri voters overwhelmingly voted to return local control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to the City of St. Louis only ten years ago, and Empower Missouri urges citizens, community leaders, and advocates to stand together to keep it that way. HB 495 and SB 44 not only overturn the will of Missouri voters,...Lee mas

Position Title: Operations Director Reports to: Executive Director Position Summary: Empower Missouri is seeking an Operations Director to join our team.  The Operations Director will partner with the Executive Director in growing the organization’s internal infrastructure in the years ahead.  This role’s primary function is in finance, with additional responsibilities in human resources, operations &...Lee mas