Date: January 27, 2025 To: Chairman Schroer and Members, Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee From: Mallory Rusch, Executive Director, Empower Missouri Re: SB 19 As the largest and oldest anti-poverty advocacy agency in our state, Empower Missouri is committed to improving the quality of life for all Missouri residents through advocacy. Since our...Lee mas

Date: January 27, 2025 To: Chairman Fitzwater and Members, Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee From: Mallory Rusch, Executive Director, Empower Missouri Re: SB 72 As the largest and oldest anti-poverty non-profit in our state, Empower Missouri is committed to improving the quality of life for all Missouri residents through advocacy. Since our inception,...Lee mas

Date: January 22, 2025 To: Rep. David Casteel, Chair, and members of the Commerce Committee From: Misha Smith, Affordable Housing Policy Manager, Empower Missouri Re: Our opposition to HB 595 and HB 343 Founded in 1901, Empower Missouri is the largest anti-poverty advocacy organization in the state. As part of our work, we convene a...Lee mas

Date: January 22, 2025 To: Chairman Myers and Members of the House Committee on Crime and Public Safety From: Mallory Rusch, Executive Director, Empower Missouri Re: Our opposition to HB 495 On behalf of the staff, board, and statewide Criminal Justice Coalition convened by Empower Missouri, I am here today to oppose HB 495. I...Lee mas

Date: January 21, 2025 To: Chairman Black and Members, Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions From: Mallory Rusch, Executive Director, Empower Missouri Re: Our support for SB 50 As the largest and oldest anti-poverty non-profit in our state, Empower Missouri is committed to improving the quality of life for all Missouri residents through advocacy. Since...Lee mas

Our 2025 Day of Action is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, and we need your voice to join us! Our Day of Action will include a variety of learning experiences and advocacy opportunities. Participants will visit with their elected officials to share information on core policy issues in criminal legal system reform, food security, affordable...Lee mas

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Week of Action, February 3rd-5th! The Missouri legislative session is heating up, and we need your voice in Jefferson City. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, join us over your lunch hour for virtual learning sessions. Each session will take a deep dive into one of the issues that we’re...Lee mas

The Community Justice Coalition (CJC), is a multi-sector team of dedicated advocates who envision a future without mass incarceration. Through deep policy research, field work and legislative advocacy, we battle the harms of mass incarceration in our communities. You can sign up for the Community Justice Coalition to receive email updates. We invite you to join...Lee mas

The Community Justice Coalition (CJC), is a multi-sector team of dedicated advocates who envision a future without mass incarceration. Through deep policy research, field work and legislative advocacy, we battle the harms of mass incarceration in our communities. You can sign up for the Community Justice Coalition to receive email updates. We invite you to join...Lee mas

The Community Justice Coalition (CJC), is a multi-sector team of dedicated advocates who envision a future without mass incarceration. Through deep policy research, field work and legislative advocacy, we battle the harms of mass incarceration in our communities. You can sign up for the Community Justice Coalition to receive email updates. We invite you to join...Lee mas