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.    

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). 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Senate adjourned in memory of Thomas J. Noonan of Shrewsbury Massachusetts, who passed July 7th. Mr. Noonan was appointed Clerk Magistrate of the Central District Court by Gov. Dukakis in 1977 – where he would remain an institution, a friendly face and a mentor until his retirement in 2017.