Senator Moore announced that the Massachusetts Senate unanimously approved $1.5 million in funding for the newly-created Civics Project Trust Fund. The Trust Fund will be utilized for implementation of the 2018 Civics Education Law.
Read moreSenate Passes Local Infrastructure Funding Bill
Senator Moore announced that the Senate passed the so-called “Chapter 90” bond bill to fund local road and bridge repairs, and to continue the legislature’s ongoing commitment to invest in local communities. The bill will provide $200 million in Fiscal Year 2020 for municipal infrastructure improvements across the Commonwealth.
Read moreAuburn High School Students Visit State House
Pictured: Senator Michael O. Moore, Representative Paul K. Frost with teachers and students from Auburn High School on the steps of the Grand Staircase at the Massachusetts State House.
Senator Moore and Representative Paul K. Frost (R-Auburn) recently welcomed dozens of Auburn High School students to the State House. The visit was coordinated in conjunction with the Social Studies Department.
Read moreSen. Moore Supports Animal Protection Legislation
Pictured (L-R): Senators Patrick M. O’Connor (R-Weymouth), Mark C. Montigny (D-New Bedford), Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) and Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) with the retired research beagle named Louie.
Senator Moore recently participated in an event at the State House sponsored by several animal advocacy groups including MSPCA-Angell and the Humane Society of the United States.
Read moreMoore to Serve on Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Steering Committee
Senator Moore has been appointed to a Steering Committee for the Public Private Partnership on Disaster Mitigation and Recovery coordinated by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Senator Moore and his colleagues on the Committee will collaborate with NCSL to piece together information to help educate lawmakers across the country on policies and best practices.
Read moreLawmakers Unveil Bill Targeting Illicit Marijuana Market
Sen. Moore (center) joins Rep. Hannah Kane, Commissioner Britte McBride and law enforcement officers for a press conference to unveil legislation aimed at curbing illicit marijuana sales.
Senator Moore and Representative Hannah E. Kane (R-Shrewsbury) have introduced a bill aimed at tackling the illicit market for marijuana in Massachusetts—recently estimated as nearly 75 percent of all marijuana sales across the Commonwealth—while creating new revenues to reinvest in meaningful social equity, youth consumption prevention, law enforcement training and drugged driving detection.
Read moreBlackstone Valley Legislators Advocate for Voc. Tech. Funding
Senator Moore joined a group of Blackstone Valley legislators are encouraging the Baker Administration to release $4 million in funding to support the expansion of Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT). The funding was authorized as part of a bond bill passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor last year.
Read moreMoore, Muradian File Bill to Dedicate Local Bridge in Honor of Veterans
Senator Moore and Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) filed legislation that would dedicate a bridge in the Town of Grafton as the ‘Veterans Memorial Bridge’ in honor of all who have served the Country.
Read moreSen. Moore Recognized as Legislator of the Year
Pictured (L-R): Senator Harriette L. Chandler (D-Worcester), Leo V. Sarkissian, Executive Director, The Arc of Massachusetts, Senator Michael Moore, Lauren Beckham Falcone, Event Emcee of WROR Radio.
Senator Moore received the ‘Legislator of the Year’ award for his efforts on behalf of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The award was presented by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council and The Arc of Massachusetts.
Read moreSen. Moore Takes Action to Address MBTA Fare Proposal Process
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.
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