In honor of longtime Millbury-Sutton Chronicle columnist Tom Reilly who passed away earlier this year, Senator Moore is sponsoring a scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors who reside in the Second Worcester District.
Read moreSen. Moore Welcomes Millbury Victors to State House
Senator Moore (far left) with members of the Millbury Junior/Senior High School girls' varsity soccer team, Head Coach Steve Khoury, Coach Mike Tarka, Athletic Director Patrick Mara and High School Principal Tara Bennett.
In recognition of their second straight year as Division III State Champions, Senator Moore welcomed members of the Millbury Memorial Junior/Senior High School girls’ varsity soccer team to the State House.
Read moreMoore Votes ‘No’ on Increasing Public Official Compensation
Senator Moore voted against legislation in the Senate that would increase stipends for members of the Legislature and raise salaries for certain positions in state government.
Read moreGrafton Awarded Clean Water Loan
Senator Moore and State Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) are proud to announce that Grafton has been awarded a loan through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces Funding Opportunity for Financial Literacy Programs
For the second straight year, Senator Moore announced details of an initiative to assist nonprofit organizations with offering financial literacy programs to area residents. Funding is available through Citizens Bank’s Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money financial literacy initiative.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces 78th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar
Senator Moore announced that the 78th Citizens' Legislative Seminar will be held this spring on Tuesday, March 21st and Wednesday, March 22nd at the Massachusetts State House. Interested constituents are welcome to contact the Senator's Office.
Read moreGrafton Home Rule Bill Advances to Governor’s Desk
Pictured (L-R): Senator Michael Moore, Town Administrator Timothy McInerney, Lieutenant Neil Minardi, Chief Normand Crepeau, Jr., and Representative David Muradian.
Senator Moore and Representative David K. Muradian (R-Grafton) announced that the Legislature passed a bill that would exempt the Grafton Police Department from Civil Service. The bill, filed pursuant to a Grafton Town Meeting vote taken in May 2016, passed both Chambers unanimously and has now been laid on the Governor’s desk.
Read more2015-2016 Legislative Session in Review
With the end of the 2015-2016 legislative session drawing near, Senator Moore reflects his efforts in the Senate on behalf of Second Worcester District residents. Learn more about Senator Moore's accomplishments.
Read moreSen. Moore Attends MA-Québec Research Council Announcement
Senator Moore, Senate President Stan Rosenberg and Québec National Assembly President Jacques Chagnon with newly-appointed members of the Massachusetts-Québec Research Council.
Senator Moore joined Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst) and Québec National Assembly President Jacques Chagnon at the Massachusetts State House to announce members of the Massachusetts-Québec Research Council.
Read moreMillbury Senator Advising U.S. Attorney General
While Massachusetts's influence in Washington could wane with Republican Donald Trump in the White House, at least one state senator expects to be among those making suggestions to the new administration's Department of Justice. Sen. Michael Moore of Millbury, a member of the DOJ's Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Global Advisory Committee. (By Colin A. Young
State House News Service)
Moore’s Roots Shaped Him as a Lawmaker
Photo Courtesy of The Grafton News
Senator Moore can trace his career in public service back when he watched his parents square up against injustice, and then become part of solutions by volunteering their time. Story by Mary Romaniec as Published by The Grafton News.
Read moreSen. Moore Seeks Suggestions for State House Display
Sen. Moore announces an opportunity to showcase the unique cultural and artistic identity of the Second Worcester District. The Senate has recently unveiled a display case at the State House to highlight all forty senatorial districts within the Commonwealth. Make a suggestion about what should represent our region.
Read moreSen. Moore Highlights Smoking Cessation Resources
In an effort to advance smoking cessation efforts, Senator Moore announced the availability of resources for Massachusetts residents. The announcement coincides with the national American Cancer Society event known as the ‘Great American Smokeout’ where smokers from across the country commit to quitting.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces Spring Internship Opportunities
Senator Moore announced the availability of spring 2017 internship opportunities in his State House Office for undergraduate and graduate students.
Read moreSen. Moore Receives Legislator of the Year Award
Sen. Moore received the 2016 Legislator of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. The award, which is presented annually to a member of the Legislature, recognizes policymakers who contribute thoughtful and effective advocacy on behalf of Massachusetts students and their families.
Read moreState Awards $500,000 in Recycling Business Development Grants
Senator Moore announced that the state awarded $500,000 in grants to three companies under the Commonwealth's Recycling Business Development Grant program that will enable them to better process and manage packaged food material.
Read moreVIDEO: 2016 Ballot Question Forum
Senator Moore and Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) participated in a televised discussion of this year's four ballot initiatives relating to recreational marijuana, charter schools, farm animal confinement and gambling parlors.
Read moreMoore, Campanale Announce Federal Highway Safety Grants
Senator Moore and State Representative Kate D. Campanale (R-Leicester) are pleased to announce the City of Worcester and the Town of Leicester will be receiving multiple Federal Highway Safety Grants.
Read moreSen. Moore Lauds Kinefac Corp. on Receiving Manufacturing Award
Pictured: Representatives of Kinefac Corporation with Senator Moore (L-R): Leslie Greis, Arun Basil, Senator Michael Moore, Will Desrosiers, Mark Penniman.
Senator Moore announced that Kinefac Corporation received a manufacturing award for their innovative and dynamic manufacturing processes. As a member of the Legislature’s Manufacturing Caucus, Senator Moore nominated Kinefac for the statewide recognition earlier this year.
Read moreThe Meaning of Public Service
As a state senator, many of my responsibilities relate to crafting policy and representing the views of local residents on Beacon Hill. However, a less-known function of my office involves assisting constituents every day – hundreds each year – with issues related to state-level government agencies and other entities.
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