Sen. Moore welcomed Shannon Regan of Auburn, Mary Krumsiek of Millbury, and Erin Baniukiewicz of Grafton to the State House for the Citizens’ Legislative Seminar.  All three constituents were nominated by Senator Moore earlier this year to participate in the civic education program.

Senators Moore and Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) announced that the Senate took final action to advance legislation that would establish uniform protocol and procedures for tracking, transporting, and collecting sexual assault evidence.  Importantly, the bill would also extend the length of time that sexual assault kits are required to be retained for evidentiary purposes.

Sen. Moore announced that the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education recently launched an online portal to assist students with achieving their public higher education goals. 

 Sen. Moore announced that the Senate took action to advance legislation that would establish uniform protocol and procedures for tracking, transporting, and collecting sexual assault evidence.  Importantly, the bill would also extend the length of time that sexual assault kits are required to be retained for evidentiary purposes.

Sen. Moore is spreading awareness to local farmers and farm-related businesses about the availability of low-interest loans through the Drought Emergency Loan Fund.

Sen. Moore and Rep. Muradian announced the passage of legislation relative to the Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center.  The bill, which was filed by both legislators last year, secures ownership of property in the Town of Grafton as the permanent home for the Museum. 

Senator Moore and Representative Muradian testified in support of legislation that would exempt certain Grafton Police Department positions from Civil Service.

Senator Moore announced that the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) has awarded grants to cultural organizations, schools and communities in the Second Worcester District totaling $163,700 in Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17).

Senator Moore joins host Mike Sweeney from "The Primer" to discuss the importance of public service, the Senator's professional background and community engagement efforts.

Senator Moore expressed his appreciation to three residents of the Second Worcester District for completing summer internships in his State House Office.

Senator Mike Moore and Representative Hannah Kane ushered legislation through the Senate and House of Representatives that will expand open space opportunities in the Town of Shrewsbury.

Today, the Massachusetts State Senate took action to prevent sexual violence on college campuses by passing comprehensive legislation to codify and compliment federal requirements, and to establish new state-level policies for all higher education institutions in the Commonwealth.

Senator Moore announced that the Senate passed legislation to strengthen existing anti-human trafficking laws.  The bill seeks to impose increased protections for survivors of human trafficking while providing tools for public awareness, data reporting and training for law enforcement, court personnel, health professionals and educators.

Senator Moore successfully advocated for an amendment to an omnibus economic development bond bill to support infrastructure improvements for a higher education institution within the Blackstone Valley.  The $300,000 provision was unanimously adopted as part of the final bill approved by the Senate. 

In an ongoing effort to assist with the relocation and rehabilitation of Stearns Tavern in the City of Worcester, Senator Moore and Senate Majority Leader Harriette L. Chandler (D-Worcester) announced that $463,665 was included within an omnibus economic development bond bill to help bring the project to fruition. 

An amendment filed by Senator Moore was unanimously adopted as part of an omnibus municipal modernization bill debated in the Senate.  The amendment, which received unanimous support, would help reduce vacancies on housing-related boards in the Commonwealth.