Statement by Senator Moore in response to a recent announcement by U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that federal guidance relative to the implementation of Title IX would be replaced:
Read moreShould Massachusetts require police to obtain search warrants to use drones for investigations?
Senator Moore contributes a guest column in The Boston Globe | West arguing in support of legislation he filed relative to drones. Beford Police Chief Robert Bongiorno offers a rebuttal.
Read moreSen. Moore Sponsors Shrewsbury Ice Cream Social
Pictured: Senator Moore serving ice cream and speaking with Shrewsbury seniors.
Senator Moore recently sponsored an ice cream social at the Shrewsbury Senior Center. In an effort to stay cool from the warm August temperatures, local seniors stopped by to enjoy ice cream and conversation at the free annual event.
Read moreSen. Moore Attends CareOne Annual Event
Pictured: Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) with attendees of the CareOne at Millbury annual luau event.
Senator Moore recently attended the annual luau celebration at CareOne at Millbury. The event brings together residents of CareOne, staff and their families. Other attendees included Town Manager David Marciello, Selectmen Francis King and Mary Krumsiek, former Selectman Joe Coggans, and Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis.
Read moreAs I See It: Protections for our most vulnerable
Senator Moore and Representative Linda Dean Campbell offer an op-ed in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette regarding legislation they filed to establish a disability abuse registry. The bill would help to protect persons with disabilities.
Read moreMisdemeanor ticketing bill would give police flexibility, senator says
A police officer would be able to issue a ticket instead of criminal charges for offenses like disorderly conduct, public drinking and littering under a bill endorsed last month by a legislative committee. Article by Katie Lannan of the State House News Service as appearing in the Lowell Sun.
Read moreLegislature Adopts Joint Resolution Condemning Racism, Discrimination
Senator Moore announced that the Legislature adopted a joint resolution (text below) formally denouncing white nationalist and neo-Nazi ideologies, as well as condemning all forms of racism, discrimination and violence.
Read moreSenator Moore Participates in Regional Legislative Conference
Senator Moore traveled to Connecticut this week to attend the Council of State Governments’ Eastern Regional Conference. The regional policy forum was hosted by the Connecticut General Assembly and sponsored by the Council of State Governments.
Read moreSolving the Alzheimer’s Puzzle
An op-ed by Senator Moore highlighting legislation filed by the Senator that would establish the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Project within the state’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Its purpose is to create and integrate a statewide plan to accelerate the development of treatments that could prevent, halt, or reverse Alzheimer’s disease.
Read moreMoore-Sponsored Bill to Decriminalize Minor Offenses Gets Thumbs-Up
The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government recently issued a favorable recommendation for legislation relative to the decriminalization of minor offenses. The bill, presented by Senator Moore, would permit law enforcement officers to issue on-site citations for certain minor offenses rather than to pursue a criminal complaint in court.
Read moreSen. Moore Promotes Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
Legislation filed by Senator Moore would officially recognize the month of May as “Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.” After receiving a favorable report by the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, the bill recently received unanimous approval in the Senate.
Read moreMoore-Sponsored Disability Protection Bill Receives Public Hearing
Pictured: Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) testifying in support of S.64 with Cheryl Chan of Auburn during a public hearing by the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
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.
Read moreSen. Moore Appointed to Serve as Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
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.
Read moreSexual violence bill aims to strengthen protections at colleges
BOSTON – With an eye on Washington, the Massachusetts Senate on Monday gave initial approval to a bill that would cement Title IX statutes in Massachusetts and take protections for college students who are victims of sexual violence a step further. Article by Stephanie Murray of the State House News Service.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces 79th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar
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.
Read moreSen. Moore Welcomes Hava Kantrowitz to State House
Senator Moore welcomed Hava Kantrowitz of Worcester to the State House as part of the 2017 summer internship program. Hava is interning within Senator Moore’s State House Office four days each week throughout the summer.
Read moreSen. Moore Promotes Launch of Manufacturing Website
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.
Read moreSen. Moore Votes ‘Yes’ to Advance Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Senator Moore announced that the Senate recently passed legislation to help ensure that pregnant workers are protected from discrimination in the workplace. The bill advanced from the Senate with unanimous, bipartisan support.
Read moreSenate Approves Final FY 2018 Budget
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.
Read moreLisa Nelson Awarded ‘Unsung Heroine’ Award
Lisa Nelson of Grafton was selected by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women as a 2017 Unsung Heroine. Senator Moore nominated Lisa for her outreach and advocacy efforts on behalf of individuals living with Dyslexia. Her name was recognized with other Unsung Heroines from across the Commonwealth during a recent ceremony held at the State House in Boston.
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