Following the discovery of additional hazardous waste materials on property recently purchased by the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA), Senator Mike Moore and Representative Dan Donahue announced that the state would be providing an additional $3 million in funding to assist decontamination efforts. 

BOSTON – For the second straight year, Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) announced grant funding available through the Attorney General’s Office that would provide an estimated 200 summer jobs to benefit underserved youth across the Commonwealth.

The Massachusetts Senate passed four sentencing reform related bills that address various criminal justice reform issues such as penalties for vandalism and graffiti (“tagging”), non-payment of fines, and the use of community corrections and diversion programs for those awaiting trial.

The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill that raises the solar net-metering cap and creates a long-term roadmap for the continued growth of solar power in the Commonwealth. These updates will provide a stable framework that will better protect the Commonwealth’s ratepayers while supporting the growth of the solar industry in a cost-effective manner.

Senator Mike Moore announced that the Massachusetts Senate passed An Act Enhancing Reform, Innovation, and Success in Education (The RISE Act).  A Moore-sponsored amendment was also adopted as part of the final bill which enhances local authority relative to the approval of new charter schools in the Commonwealth. 

Senator Moore announced that the Senate passed legislation establishing a “MassMade” program to assist thousands of entrepreneurs and local business owners with expanding the marketing potential for their products.

Senator Moore is encouraging local residents to provide feedback and recommendations regarding the development of the next-generation Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).  Comments and suggestions may be submitted through an online survey.

Senator Mike Moore welcomed Andrew Swenson of Millbury to the State House last week for the Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS).  Andrew was nominated by Senator Moore last December to participate in the CLS.

Senator Mike Moore announced that the Senate passed legislation to help protect consumers from unknowingly entering into credit contracts associated with unsolicited, and often predatory, loans.

The Massachusetts Legislature approved final passage of An Act relative to motor vehicle license suspension.

Senator Moore announced that the Massachusetts Legislature passed substance addiction legislation that enhances intervention, prevention and education efforts, including the creation of a framework to evaluate and treat patients who present in emergency rooms with an apparent overdose.

The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation raising the thresholds defining felony larceny and other property offenses from $250 to $1,500 putting Massachusetts in line with other states.

Senator Moore announced that the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to update and strengthen laws for persons with disabilities in the Commonwealth.