Under the Dome - March 15, 2024

Welcome to an insightful episode of "Under the Dome", the podcast from Empower Missouri that focuses on our anti-poverty agenda. In this episode, we discuss our efforts to influence public policy development with evidence, aiming to tackle poverty in Missouri. Featured guests include Gwen Smith-Moore, our Criminal Justice Policy Manager, and Sarah Owsley, our Advocacy Director. They share their experiences attending lobby days at the Capitol and articulate their objections to certain policies including Senate Bill 951 which seeks to expand the death penalty to non-homicide charges and Senate Bill 1336 which criminalizes homelessness. Join us as we delve into these critical issues looking for sustainable solutions.