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Empower Missouri’s Statement on the Signing of SB 4

This week, Governor Kehoe signed SB 4, an omnibus utility bill that changes financing for utility companies. The bill adds more ways for utility companies…

We’re Hiring Two Columbia Field Organizers

Position Title: Columbia Field Organizer Position Type: Part-Time; Temporary Reports to: Empower Missouri Transformative Conversations Program Lead Position Summary: Empower Missouri is seeking passionate and…

We’re Hiring Two Rolla Field Organizers

Position Title: Rolla Field Organizer Position Type: Part-Time; Temporary Reports to: Empower Missouri Transformative Conversations Program Lead Position Summary: Empower Missouri is seeking passionate and…

The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Missouri Needs Automatic Record Sealing

As an organization focused on ending poverty in our state, Empower Missouri is deeply aware of the individual costs of a criminal record. Limited housing,…

We’re Hiring a Springfield Field Organizer

Position Title: Springfield Field Organizer Position Type: Part-Time; Temporary Reports to: Empower Missouri Transformative Conversations Program Lead Position Summary: Empower Missouri is seeking passionate and…

The Economic Factors Driving Our Housing Crisis

Last month, Empower Missouri launched a new educational series on the American housing crisis. In our March piece, we focused on sharing statistics on the…

Empower Missouri Denounces Signing of HB 495

Yesterday, Governor Kehoe signed HB 495, a criminal justice omnibus bill with a variety of provisions. The primary provision of the bill puts the St.…

Bipartisan Women’s Healthcare Legislation Would Reduce Barriers to Contraception

At its core, Empower Missouri is an anti-poverty organization. You often hear about our priority issues areas; affordable housing, criminal legal system reform, and food…

Increasing Minimum Prison Sentences Would Raise Costs Without Deterring Crime

Every year, bills are filed in Missouri that would increase prison sentences. Politicians' commitment to being perceived as tough on crime is evergreen, as popular…

Defining the American Housing Crisis

The Housing Crisis: A Community Issue Affordable housing is one of those phrases that is often seen as a problem for families earning low incomes;…

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