Courtesy of Worcester News Tonight, coverage includes the 2017 Commonwealth Conversations Tour to Central Massachusetts on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Hundreds gathered at the Seven Hills Foundation in Worcester for a public forum to share thoughts and to discuss concerns.
Read more3rd Annual Event Celebrating Armed Forces Day
Senator Moore will participate in the 3rd Annual Armed Forces Day event, honoring all service men and women, active or retired, will take place at SAC Park, 438 Lake Street, Shrewsbury, on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 9AM -10:30 AM. The event, coordinated by Representative Hannah E. Kane (R-Shrewsbury), is free and open to all active and retired military personnel and members of the public who would like to take part in honoring those who have served.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces Grant Opportunity for Youth Summer Jobs
For the third straight year, Senator Moore announced grant funding available through the Attorney General’s Office that would provide an estimated 150 summer jobs to benefit underserved youth across the Commonwealth.
Read moreMoore, Frost and Campanale Offer Testimony on Officer Tarentino Memorial Highway Bill
Senator Moore, Representative Paul K. Frost (R-Auburn) and Representative Kate D. Campanale (R-Leicester) submitted testimony at the Joint Committee on Transportation’s public hearing regarding Senate Bill 1967, An Act designating certain portions of state highway as the Officer Ronald Tarentino, Jr. memorial highway.
Read moreMoore Signals Support for Increased Education Aid to Local Communities
Senator Moore recently signed onto a letter to the Chairs of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means requesting that minimum per-pupil increases within the Fiscal Year 2018 state budget hold steady at $55 for the second straight year. A total of 63 other legislators joined Senator Moore in adding their names to the submitted letter.
Read moreMoore Highlights Massachusetts Medal of Liberty Award
Senator Moore is highlighting the so-called ‘Medal of Liberty’ which is a Massachusetts military decoration created by the Legislature back in 2009. Since its creation, the award has been presented to 145 families of military members who died in service to the United States of America.
Read moreMoore, Muradian Host BVT SkillsUSA Team at State House
Senator Moore and Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) announced the arrival of the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School SkillsUSA Community Service Team to the State House as part of the Team’s effort to promote their “ROOTS” project.
Read moreMoore, Frost Announce Advancement of Millbury Home Rule Bill
Following a public hearing by the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, Senator Moore and Representative Paul K. Frost (R-Auburn) announced that a local home rule petition for the Town of Millbury advanced to the next stage of the legislative process. The news came after the bill received a favorable report and recommendation by the Joint Committee.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces Workforce Development Grants Awarded to Worcester-Area Businesses
Senator Moore announced that the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development has recently awarded several business development grants to Worcester-area companies through the Workforce Training Fund General Program.
Read more9-Year-Old Grafton Resident Visits State House
Senator Moore welcomed Nathan Baniukiewicz and his mother, Erin, to the State House earlier this month. Nathan, who has a passion for government and politics, sat down to meet with Senator Moore and later toured the building.
Read moreMoore, Frost Announce Grant Awarded to Consolidated Fabricators of Auburn
Senator Moore and Representative Paul K. Frost (R- Auburn) are pleased to announce the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development has awarded a grant to Consolidated Fabricators in the Town of Auburn.
Read moreSen. Moore Receives Top Marks for Environmental Voting Record
The Mass Audubon recently issued its “2015-2016 Report Card” to inform citizens of their legislators’ performances in protecting the nature of Massachusetts. Senator Moore received a 100% score for his votes on over a dozen environmental bills and budget items.
Read moreSen. Moore & Sen. Chandler on the Hank Stolz Experience
Senator Moore joined Senator Harriette L. Chandler (D-Worcester) on the Hank Stolz Experience streamed on Charter TV3 to discuss a range of issues. Watch the segment.
Read moreCentral MA Senators to Host Commonwealth Conversations 2017 Tour
Senator Moore joins Senators Harriette L. Chandler (D- Worcester), Ryan C. Fattman (R- Webster), and Anne M. Gobi (D- Spencer) to announce that the “Commonwealth Conversations 2017 Tour,” established by the State Senate, will be returning to Central Massachusetts on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.
Moore Tapped for Two Legislative Committee Chairmanships
Senator Moore announced that he has been re-appointed to serve as the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education. Senate President Stanley C. Rosenberg (D-Amherst) has also selected Moore for the top Senate post on the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
Read moreSen. Moore Establishes 2017-18 Legislative Agenda
As the Legislature rounds out the second month of the new legislative session, Senator Moore announced that he has filed more than 80 bills to pursue a diverse range of policy initiatives. Chief among them are bills that would help prevent abuse of persons with disabilities, deter the illegal harming of wildlife and curb college campus sexual violence.
Read moreTown of Northbridge Recognized as a 'Green Community'
BOSTON – Senator Moore announced that the Town of Northbridge has been designed by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) as a 'Green Community.' Northbridge is 1 of 30 new municipalities to receive the designation which reflects the community's commitment to an ambitious renewable energy agenda, and to reduce energy consumption and emissions.
Read moreShrewsbury Resident Appointed to Asian American Commission
Senator Moore announced that Shrewsbury resident Jonjy Ananth was recently appointed by Senate President Stanley C. Rosenberg (D-Amherst) to serve as a member of the statewide Asian American Commission.
Read moreSenate Establishes Operating Rules for 2017-18 Session
The Massachusetts Senate passed two sets of rules, the first establishing the operating procedures of the Senate and the second establishing joint legislative rules with the House of Representatives. Both sets of rules govern the operations of the Legislature for the 2017-2018 legislative session.
Read moreMassachusetts Senate Responds to Presidential Executive Order
The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a resolution to condemn the recent Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump which bars entry to the United States for certain nationals from seven Muslim-majority nations. The resolution recognizes the unique importance of immigration to the history of Massachusetts since its founding, through the present.
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