Senator Moore recently testified in support of legislation that would strengthen protections for persons with disabilities.  The Moore-sponsored bill would direct the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to establish a registry that identifies individuals who have been found to have committed abuse against persons with disabilities.

Senator Moore was appointed by Senate President Rosenberg (D-Amherst) today to serve as Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. Moore previously served as the Acting Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security after serving as the Senate Vice-Chair.

Senator Moore announced that the 79th Citizens' Legislative Seminar will be held this fall on Tuesday, October 24th and Wednesday, October 25th at the Massachusetts State House.  Learn more about the program and how to sign up.

In an effort to promote manufacturing and job growth in Massachusetts, Senator Moore has announced the launch of a website containing useful resources for residents who own or operate manufacturing businesses within the state.

The Senate voted to approve a final $40.202B billion budget for Fiscal Year 2018. The budget makes reductions in spending from the originally proposed Senate budget due to revised revenue forecasts, but maintains a strong commitment to Chapter 70 education funding and preserving local aid to cities and towns.

Legislation filed by Senator Moore recently advanced from the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.  The bill, which would establish basic protections for small businesses that are targeted by exploitative lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), received unanimous support from Committee members and has moved through to the next step in the legislative process.
 

Senator Moore recently attended the Shrewsbury School Committee meeting to present Jared Sarnie with the $500 scholarship named in memory of longtime Millbury-Sutton Chronicle columnist Tom Reilly who passed away earlier this year.  Senator Moore sponsored the scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors who reside in the Second Worcester District.   

Senator Moore welcomed Liam Monahan of Shrewsbury to the State House for the beginning of the 2017 summer internship program.  Liam is interning within Senator Moore’s State House Office several days each week throughout the summer.

Senator Moore and Representative Kate D. Campanale (R-Leicester) recently joined representatives from The Arc, The Central Mass Providers, the South Valley Citizens Advisory Board and local officials to congratulate community members who have dedicated their lives to serving and advocating for persons with disabilities.  Among the award recipients were David and Marjorie Cohen of Worcester who have served the special needs community for more than two decades.

With summer around the corner, and with the promise of warmer temperatures, Senator Moore encourages area residents to take advantage of free tours of the Massachusetts State House.  Tours are offered by the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office and are led by knowledgeable guides. 

Senator Moore and Representative Hannah E. Kane (R-Shrewsbury) announced that the Town of Shrewsbury received a $22K grant through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant program.  The MVP program, which is coordinated through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, seeks to help communities adapt to climate change.

Senator Moore recently sponsored an ice cream social at the Northbridge Senior Center.   Despite the chilly temperatures and rainy weather, many local seniors stopped by to enjoy ice cream and conversation at the free annual event. 

The Joint Committee on Higher Education unanimously voted to advance legislation filed by Senator Moore to help address the issue of college campus sexual violence.  The bill is a re-filed version of Moore-sponsored legislation that passed the Senate last year but ultimately was not considered by the House of Representatives before the end of the legislative session.  

With the recent departure of Senator James E. Timilty (D-Walpole) from the State Senate, Senator Michael Moore has been elevated from his role as Senate Vice-Chair to serve as Acting Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.