Senator Mike Moore encourages parents and local residents to attend a substance abuse resource fair and awareness panel taking place Wednesday, April 27th at the Millbury High School from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Read moreSen. Moore Supports Senate Passage of Bill to Assist Local Businesses
Senator Moore announced that the Senate passed legislation establishing a “MassMade” program to assist thousands of entrepreneurs and local business owners with expanding the marketing potential for their products.
Read moreSen. Moore Encourages Public Input for Next-Generation MCAS
Senator Moore is encouraging local residents to provide feedback and recommendations regarding the development of the next-generation Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). Comments and suggestions may be submitted through an online survey.
Read moreSen. Moore Welcomes Andrew Swenson to the State House
Senator Mike Moore welcomed Andrew Swenson of Millbury to the State House last week for the Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS). Andrew was nominated by Senator Moore last December to participate in the CLS.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces Passage of Legislation to Regulate Unsolicited Loans
Senator Mike Moore announced that the Senate passed legislation to help protect consumers from unknowingly entering into credit contracts associated with unsolicited, and often predatory, loans.
Read moreLegislature Passes Motor Vehicle License Suspension Bill
The Massachusetts Legislature approved final passage of An Act relative to motor vehicle license suspension.
Read moreState Senate Passes Bill to Make the Cost of College More Transparent
The Senate passed a bill requiring all Massachusetts colleges to provide accepted students with a Financial Aid Shopping Sheet. It would include details of the estimated cost of attending that particular college, and lay out all of the grant and scholarship opportunities that are available to students.
Read morePODCAST: Senator Moore Speaks with Hank Stolz & Walter Bird
Senator Mike Moore joins Hank Stolz and Walter Bird, Jr. on their podcast "Hank and Walter on Worcester." Topics of conversation include recreational marijuana and legislation passed by the Senate to protect horseback riders from sexual assault.
Read moreShrewsbury Home Rule Petition Signed into Law
Senator Mike Moore and Representative Hannah Kane announced that House Bill 3880 was signed into law by the Governor on March 16, 2016 as Chapter 56 of the Acts of 2016. The legislation was filed pursuant to a Special Town Meeting held on November 9, 2015.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces Passage of Comprehensive Legislation to Enhance Substance Abuse Prevention Efforts
Senator Moore announced that the Massachusetts Legislature passed substance addiction legislation that enhances intervention, prevention and education efforts, including the creation of a framework to evaluate and treat patients who present in emergency rooms with an apparent overdose.
Read moreSenate Passes Legislation Raising the Thresholds Defining Felony Larceny and Other Property Offenses
The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation raising the thresholds defining felony larceny and other property offenses from $250 to $1,500 putting Massachusetts in line with other states.
Read moreSen. Moore Supports Passage of Bill to Protect Horseback Riders
Sen. Moore announced that the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation aimed at strengthening protections against sexual abuse within the equestrian community.
Read moreSpecial Senate Committee on Marijuana Releases Final Report
Senator Moore announced that the Senate Special Committee on Marijuana released its final report and recommendations regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana use.
Read moreSen. Moore Supports Bills to Assist Persons with Disabilities
Senator Moore announced that the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to update and strengthen laws for persons with disabilities in the Commonwealth.
Read moreSen. Moore Welcomes Belgian Police Delegation to Senate
Pictured: Belgian Officers Dave Pluym and Frank Slootmaekers, Senator Moore, Auburn Police Officer James Ljunggren.
Senator Moore introduced a delegation of Belgian law enforcement officers to members of the Massachusetts Senate. In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13, 2015, the officers are participating in specialized anti-terrorism training in Massachusetts.
Read moreSen. Moore Joins Colleagues to Support Heart Health Awareness
Pictured: Sen. Michael Moore (rear, center) with legislative colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate Chamber.
Senator Moore recently joined legislative colleagues in support of the national 'Go Red for Women' campaign.
Read moreSenate Passes Lipodystrophy Health Insurance Coverage Bill
Senator Mike Moore announced that the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation which requires health insurers to provide coverage for treatment of lipodystrophy.
Read moreMoore-Sponsored Poaching Prevention Bill Clears Senate
The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation filed by Senator Mike Moore to enhance wildlife protections and to strengthen penalties against poaching in the Commonwealth. The bill updates existing anti-poaching laws which have remained widely unchanged since the 1930s.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces Senate Passage of Public Records Reform Bill
Senator Mike Moore announced that the Massachusetts State Senate unanimously passed legislation reforming how the state handles public records.
Read moreSen. Moore Encourages Residents to Report Fraud
In an effort to combat improper use of public benefits and false pension filings, Senator Mike Moore encourages local residents to report incidents of fraud.
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