Sen. Moore welcomed Shannon Regan of Auburn, Mary Krumsiek of Millbury, and Erin Baniukiewicz of Grafton to the State House for the Citizens’ Legislative Seminar. All three constituents were nominated by Senator Moore earlier this year to participate in the civic education program.
Read moreLegislature Passes Bill to Preserve Evidence for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault
Senators Moore and Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) announced that the Senate took final action to advance legislation that would establish uniform protocol and procedures for tracking, transporting, and collecting sexual assault evidence. Importantly, the bill would also extend the length of time that sexual assault kits are required to be retained for evidentiary purposes.
Read moreSen. Moore’s Halloween Safety Tips
Sen. Moore encourages trick-or-treaters to be careful when venturing for sweet treats this Halloween.
Read moreSen. Moore Highlights Availability of New MassTransfer Portal
Sen. Moore announced that the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education recently launched an online portal to assist students with achieving their public higher education goals.
Read more2016 Ballot Question Forum
Sen. Moore and Rep. Muradian will be participating in a televised event to discuss this year's four ballot initiatives relating to recreational marijuana, charter schools, farm animal confinement and gambling parlors.
Read moreSenate Advances Bill to Preserve Evidence for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault
Sen. Moore announced that the Senate took action to advance legislation that would establish uniform protocol and procedures for tracking, transporting, and collecting sexual assault evidence. Importantly, the bill would also extend the length of time that sexual assault kits are required to be retained for evidentiary purposes.
Read moreSen. Moore Highlights Availability of Drought Emergency Loan Fund
Sen. Moore is spreading awareness to local farmers and farm-related businesses about the availability of low-interest loans through the Drought Emergency Loan Fund.
Read moreMoore, Muradian Advance Grafton State Police Museum Bill
Sen. Moore and Rep. Muradian announced the passage of legislation relative to the Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center. The bill, which was filed by both legislators last year, secures ownership of property in the Town of Grafton as the permanent home for the Museum.
Read moreMoore, Muradian Testify in Support of Grafton Home Rule Bill
Senator Moore and Representative Muradian testified in support of legislation that would exempt certain Grafton Police Department positions from Civil Service.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces State Grant Funding to Support Arts & Culture
Senator Moore announced that the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) has awarded grants to cultural organizations, schools and communities in the Second Worcester District totaling $163,700 in Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17).
Read moreSen. Moore on "The Primer" Podcast
Senator Moore joins host Mike Sweeney from "The Primer" to discuss the importance of public service, the Senator's professional background and community engagement efforts.
Read moreREAL ID Legislation Signed into Law
Senator Moore announced that a bill recently approved by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor will bring Massachusetts into compliance with the Federal REAL ID Act of 2005.
Read moreLocal Residents Complete Summer Internships with Sen. Moore
Senator Moore expressed his appreciation to three residents of the Second Worcester District for completing summer internships in his State House Office.
Read moreMoore, Kane Advance Shrewsbury Open Space Legislation
Senator Mike Moore and Representative Hannah Kane ushered legislation through the Senate and House of Representatives that will expand open space opportunities in the Town of Shrewsbury.
Read moreMA Senate Passes Legislation to Curb College Campus Sexual Violence
Today, the Massachusetts State Senate took action to prevent sexual violence on college campuses by passing comprehensive legislation to codify and compliment federal requirements, and to establish new state-level policies for all higher education institutions in the Commonwealth.
Read moreAnti-Human Trafficking Bill Passes Senate
Senator Moore announced that the Senate passed legislation to strengthen existing anti-human trafficking laws. The bill seeks to impose increased protections for survivors of human trafficking while providing tools for public awareness, data reporting and training for law enforcement, court personnel, health professionals and educators.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces Passage of Strongest Pay Equity Statute in the Nation
Senator Moore announced that the Massachusetts Legislature passed a measure to ensure that men and women receive equitable compensation for comparable work. The legislation passed both chambers of the Legislature with unanimous support.
Read moreSen. Moore Advocates for Blackstone Valley Workforce Training Opportunity
Senator Moore successfully advocated for an amendment to an omnibus economic development bond bill to support infrastructure improvements for a higher education institution within the Blackstone Valley. The $300,000 provision was unanimously adopted as part of the final bill approved by the Senate.
Read moreMoore, Chandler Secure State Funding for Stearns Tavern Project
In an ongoing effort to assist with the relocation and rehabilitation of Stearns Tavern in the City of Worcester, Senator Moore and Senate Majority Leader Harriette L. Chandler (D-Worcester) announced that $463,665 was included within an omnibus economic development bond bill to help bring the project to fruition.
Read moreSen. Moore Secures Amendment to Municipal Modernization Bill
An amendment filed by Senator Moore was unanimously adopted as part of an omnibus municipal modernization bill debated in the Senate. The amendment, which received unanimous support, would help reduce vacancies on housing-related boards in the Commonwealth.
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