In response to concerns about the recent community meeting held at Union Station in Worcester by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Senator Moore filed two amendments to the Fiscal Year 2019 supplemental budget debated by the Senate. The amendments seek to address issues relative to the public hearing process for increasing MBTA fares, and widespread concerns regarding fare evasion throughout the public transit system.
Read moreSen. Moore Welcomes Sophia Autor of Newton to State House
Pictured: Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) with Tufts University student Sophia Autor of Newton.
Senator Moore welcomed Sophia Autor of Newton, Massachusetts to the State House as part of the legislative intern program. Sophia is interning with Senator Moore on Beacon Hill two days a week during the spring semester.
Read moreEfforts Ongoing to Change State Law and Allow Optometrists to Treat Glaucoma
Article by Elaine Thompson published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette highlighting legislation filed by Sen. Moore to expand the scope of practice for optometrists in the Commonwealth to treat eye conditions such as glaucoma.
Read moreWorcester County Juvenile Court Backlog Grows as Judge Retires, New Position Not Yet Filled
Worcester County Courthouse
Article written by Susan Spencer and published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette highlighting efforts undertaken by Sen. Moore and other legislators to address the current backlog of cases at the Worcester Juvenile Court due to two vacancies on the bench.
Read moreMoore, Muradian Join Colleagues in Participating in “Go Red for Women”
Dozens of legislators participate in the ‘Go Red for Women’ event at the Grand Staircase of the Massachusetts State House.
Sen. Moore and Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) recently joined numerous colleagues from the House and Senate while showing support towards the Go Red for Women campaign. This event continues to help educate women on how to fight heart disease.
Read moreCentral Mass. Librarians Want More Budget Advocacy from Patrons, Elected Officials
Sen. Moore speaking with librarians at Millbury Public Library during the annual Library Legislative Breakfast.
Sen. Moore joined librarians from all over Central Massachusetts to meet in the Millbury Public Library for a legislative breakfast to discuss upcoming budget concerns and advocacy on behalf of community libraries in local government.
Read moreMoore to Lead Two Legislative Committees
Armed with the experience of serving for twenty-two years as a former law enforcement officer, Senator Moore announced his re-appointment as Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland) has also selected Moore for the top post on the Senate Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.
Read moreCentral MA Legislators Cite Concerns with MBTA Fare Proposal
More than a dozen members of the Central Massachusetts Caucus recently submitted a bipartisan letter to the Fiscal and Management Control Board citing concerns about a fare proposal by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) that would increase fares by an average of 6.3 percent starting on July 1, 2019.
Read moreSenate Passes Comprehensive Rules Proposals
Senator Moore announced the Massachusetts State Senate passed two comprehensive reports updating the Senate and Joint Rules related to harassment, diversity, and transparency.
Read moreSen. Moore Appointed to Working Group on Federal Government Shutdown
Senator Moore was recently appointed to serve on a seven-member, bipartisan working group to examine the challenges facing the Commonwealth in light of the federal government shutdown, as well as to develop creative ways to help those Massachusetts families impacted.
Sen. Moore Joins Gov. Baker in Supporting MA National Guard
Pictured: Senator Michael Moore with Governor Charlie Baker, Major General Gary Keefe and legislative colleagues in the Governor’s Office at the State House in Boston.
Senator Moore joined Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Massachusetts National Guard Major General Gary Keefe and legislative colleagues for the ceremonial signing of legislation to update existing laws relative to the National Guard.
Read moreSen. Moore Supports Additional Heating Assistance Funding
Senator Moore joined a bipartisan group of more than 70 lawmakers to request that Governor Charlie Baker assist state residents who are at risk of being impacted by federal funding shortfalls for the low-income heating assistance program known as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program serves 160,000 households in the Commonwealth.
Read moreMoore, Muradian Announce State Funding to Benefit Upton State Forest
Pictured (L-R) Representative David Muradian, Senator Michael Moore, Agnita and William Knott and Lynn Paresky of the Bay State Trail Riders Association, Secretary Matthew Beaton of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and Commissioner Leo Roy of the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Senator Moore and Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) announced that the Upton State Forest will benefit from state grant funding and partner contributions from the Bay State Trail Riders Association (BSTRA) to support trail repairs and improvements. The state funding was awarded through the Partnerships Matching Funds Program coordinated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
Read moreGov. Baker Signs Moore-Sponsored Bill to Support First Responders
Senator Moore (far right) with Governor Charlie Baker (center), Lt. Governor Karyn Polito (left), legislators and first responders in the Corner Office of the State House.
Senator Moore announced that Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation to ensure confidentiality for first responders when participating in peer support services following critical incidents. The bill passed the Senate and House of Representatives with unanimous support in December of last year.
Read moreMoore, LeBoeuf Announce Leicester Infrastructure Grant
Senator Moore and Representative David H.A. LeBoeuf (D-Worcester) announced that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation has awarded the Town of Leicester funding to assist with muti-modal and accessibility improvements. A total of $335,748 was awarded to the community through the Complete Streets Funding Program.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces Support for Bold Climate Legislation in 2019
Senator Moore announced that more than 80 state legislators have united in support of bold climate solutions in 2019. The statement signals considerable support for climate action in the upcoming legislative session.
Read moreMoore, Muradian Announce Passage of Upton Bill
Senator Moore and Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) announced that Governor Charlie Baker recently signed a bill into law relative to the Upton Town Manager. The bill, H.4989, was filed by both legislators in response to a vote taken by local residents during the Special Town Meeting on November 13, 2018.
Read moreSen. Moore Welcomes Jen Shannon to State House
Senator Moore with Jen Shannon of Stoneham in the Senate Chamber at the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
Senator Moore welcomed Jen Shannon of Stoneham to the State House as part of an office internship opportunity. Jen is interning within Senator Moore’s State House Office two days each week throughout the winter college break.
Read moreTaking Aim at Poaching
Senator Moore provides commentary regarding a bill he filed that would enhance wildlife protections and strengthen penalties against poaching in the Commonwealth. The bill passed the Senate unanimously earlier this year but has yet to receive full approval from the bicameral legislative body.
Read moreSenate Acts to Extend Unemployment Insurance for Locked-out Workers
Senator Moore announced that the Senate passed legislation to extend unemployment benefits for locked out National Grid workers for up to 26 additional weeks, or until National Grid workers are no longer locked out, whichever comes first. The benefits would be part of the existing unemployment insurance system.
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