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.
Read moreMoore Backs Peer Counseling Bill in Wake of Worcester Fire
Article by State House News Service reporter Katie Lannnan discusses a Moore-sponsored bill that aims to ensure confidentiality protections for first responders who seek mental health services from a peer counselor.
Read moreMoore-Sponsored Bill to Support First Responders Passes Senate
Senator Moore announced that the Senate passed legislation to ensure confidentiality for first responders when participating in peer support services following critical incidents. The bill, which had already passed the Senate unanimously earlier this year, returned to the Chamber after an amendment was offered by the House of Representatives.
Read moreMA Senate Adjourns in Memory of Worcester Firefighter Roy
Senator Moore and Harriette L. Chandler (D-Worcester) announced that the Massachusetts State Senate adjourned today’s legislative session in memory of fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy.
Read moreSen. Moore to Review College Costs for Veterans
Senator Moore was appointed by Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland) to serve on a Special Commission to study the cost and feasibility of exempting Massachusetts veterans from tuition, fees and associated costs of attending public colleges and universities in the Commonwealth.
Read moreSen. Moore Statement on Tragic Loss of Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy
Statement by Sen. Moore regarding Firefighter Christopher Roy who passed away in the line of duty. Firefighter Roy was assigned to Ladder 4 at the Webster Square Fire Station in Worcester. At 3:58 in the morning of December 9, 2018, he responded to a 5-alarm house fire that claimed his life.
Read moreHighlight: Moore-Sponsored Legislative Initiatives
Senator Moore filed more than 80 bills during the current legislative session. Take a peek at several of the Senator’s priority bills that successfully passed the Senate.
Read moreSen. Moore Advocates for Tenant Representation on Local Housing Boards
Senator Moore submitted written testimony to the chairs of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing in support of legislation that would establish procedures for tenant-appointed members of local housing authority boards.
Read moreSen. Moore Featured During Cyber Security Panel Discussion
Pictured (L-R): Sen. Michael O. Moore, Second Worcester District, Ron Ford, DHS Regional Cybersecurity Advisor, Rob Knake, Senior Fellow, Cyber Policy, Council on Foreign Relations, Hans Olson, Assistant Undersecretary for Homeland Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Senator Moore recently participated in a panel discussion regarding the cyber security public policy landscape. The conversation focused on efforts underway in the Massachusetts State Senate to protect data privacy and to promote a uniform set of standards in the Commonwealth.
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