Senator Moore announced that Worcester Envelope Company received an award for being a leading manufacturing company within the Commonwealth. As a member of the Legislature’s Manufacturing Caucus, Senator Moore nominated Worcester Envelope Company for the statewide recognition earlier this year.
Read moreSen. Moore Votes in Favor of Grant Funding for School Anti-Bias Programs
Senator Moore announced the inclusion of $400,000 within the Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2019 supplemental state budget to help curb bias incidents and hate crimes in public schools across the Commonwealth.
Read moreSen. Moore Supports PFAS Water Testing and Remediation Funding
Senator Moore announced that the Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2019 supplemental state budget included funding to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl “PFAS” contaminants in public water sources.
Read moreSen. Moore Secures Funding for Leicester Accessibility Upgrades
Senator Moore secured $200,000 within the Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2019 supplemental state budget to offset the cost of accessibility upgrades at the Leicester Town Hall.
Read moreSenator Moore Welcomes Aliciea Diaz to State House
Senator Michael O. Moore with intern Aliciea Diaz, a Leicester native.
Senator Moore welcomed Aliciea Diaz of Leicester to the State House as part of the office internship program. Aliciea interned within Senator Moore’s State House Office several days during the fall.
Read moreSen. Moore Seeks State Oversight of Local Water and Sewer Districts
Senator Moore filed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019 supplemental state budget to address oversight issues involving local water and sewer districts in the Commonwealth, including within the Town of Leicester.
Read moreSenate Passes ‘Nicky’s Law’ to Protect Persons with Disabilities
Senator Moore announced that the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation, known as “Nicky’s Law,” that would strengthen protections for persons with disabilities. In an effort to prevent continued caretaker employment for offenders, the Moore-sponsored bill would direct the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) to establish a registry that identifies individuals who have been found to have committed abuse against persons with disabilities.
Read moreSen. Moore Highlights Opportunities to Serve on Statewide Commission
After learning of several vacancies, Senator Moore is highlighting opportunities to serve on the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW). The Commission was created in 1998 and is tasked to review the status of women and girls in Massachusetts, and to offer policy recommendations to improve equality and access to opportunities for all women throughout the Commonwealth
Read moreInvesting in Our Future
Senator Moore and Senator Harriette L. Chandler (D-Worcester), offer an op-ed regarding legislation passed by the Senate that revises the outdated “Chapter 70” education financing formula. The bill provides more than $1.5 billion in new education funding over the next seven years.
Read moreSenate Passes Legislation to Prevent Toxic Substance Exposure
BOSTON – Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) announced that the Senate recently voted to ban certain toxic chemical flame retardants from children's products, including toys and nap mats, as well as in upholstered furniture, window dressings, carpeting, and bedding made or sold in the state.
Read moreNicky’s Law Reported Favorably from Committee
Senator Moore announced that the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities released legislation he filed known as “Nicky’s Law” favorably with redrafts today. The legislation has received broad bipartisan support among members of the Massachusetts Legislature, with 158 legislators co-sponsoring the legislation.
Read moreMoore, Muradian Support Increased Parking for Commuter Rail
Senator Moore and Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) recently submitted a letter to the General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) highlighting ongoing parking capacity issues at the Grafton Commuter Rail station.
Read moreThe Lost Art of Compromise: A Path Toward Addressing Gun Violence
Senator Moore discusses the issue of gun violence and the lack of an open an engaged dialogue on the issue.
Read moreMoore Urges National Action to Prevent Gun Violence
Senator Moore has formally called upon the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and the Council of State Governments (CSG) to act on gun violence in the United States.
Read moreMoore, Kane Secure Funding for Local Youth and Family Programs
Senator Moore and Representative Hannah E. Kane (R-Shrewsbury) announced that funding was secured in the Fiscal Year 2020 state budget that would support programs and services at Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS).
Read moreMoore-Sponsored Anti-Fraud Bill Advances from Committee
Senator Moore announced that a legislative committee recently advanced a bill aimed at clarifying what constitutes fraud in the public bidding process. The Moore-sponsored initiative, which possesses bipartisan support, received unanimous approval by members of the committee.
Read moreMoore, Day File Bill to Curb Bias Incidents in Public Schools
Senator Moore and Representative Michael S. Day (D-Stoneham) announced the filing of legislation aimed at curbing bias incidents and hate crimes in public schools across the Commonwealth.
Read moreSen. Moore Supports Increased Access to Eye Care
Senator Moore announced that the Senate recently passed legislation to expand access to eye care. The Moore-sponsored proposal advanced through the Chamber with unanimous support.
Read moreSutton Native Interns with Sen. Moore
Pictured: Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) with Sutton native Nathan Manna who currently attends the College of the Holy Cross.
Senator Moore welcomed Nathan Manna to the State House as part of the legislative internship program. Nathan is interning four days each week throughout the summer months.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces Passage of FY20 State Budget
Senator Moore announced the passage of the Fiscal Year 2020 state budget, which invests in programs and services across the Commonwealth. Funded at $43.1 billion, the budget makes major investments in education, housing, substance use disorder services, health care, and other areas while projecting a more than $476 million deposit into the Stabilization Fund.
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