Senator Moore announced that the Senate restored $24.9M to the Fiscal Year 2018 budget, overriding 26 of Governor Baker’s line-item vetoes, which totaled $320.6M. These veto overrides bolster valuable programs for children, families and vulnerable residents across the Commonwealth.
Read moreMoore, Muradian Attend Grafton Police Pinning Ceremony
Senator Moore and Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) attended the recent pinning ceremony for newly-appointed and promoted officers of the Grafton Police Department.
Read moreSenate Releases ‘MassMoves’ Report
Sen. Moore announced that the Senate released a report highlighting residents’ priorities for a forward-thinking 21st century vision for the Commonwealth’s transportation system. The Senate launched the so-called “MassMoves” initiative as part of the Commonwealth Conversations Tour to collect feedback from residents to help envision a better transportation system across Massachusetts.
Read moreSen. Moore Announces Sustainability Grants Awarded to Area Communities
Senator Moore announced that the Towns of Auburn, Grafton, Shrewsbury, Upton and the City of Worcester have been awarded grants through the Recycling Dividends Program coordinated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Read moreState lawmaker dismayed by state’s remedy to backlog
Follow-up article by Brian Lee in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette regarding Senator Moore's efforts to address massive backlogs with Registry of Motor Vehicle road tests.
Read moreSen. Moore, Rep. Muradian Announce Upton DPW Bill Signed Into Law
Senator Moore and Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) recently announced that House Bill 3726, An Act relative to the employment contract for the Director of Public Works in the Town of Upton, was signed into law by the Governor.
Read moreSen. Moore Statement on Federal Rollback of Sexual Violence Protections
Statement by Senator Moore in response to a recent announcement by U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that federal guidance relative to the implementation of Title IX would be replaced:
Read moreShould Massachusetts require police to obtain search warrants to use drones for investigations?
Senator Moore contributes a guest column in The Boston Globe | West arguing in support of legislation he filed relative to drones. Beford Police Chief Robert Bongiorno offers a rebuttal.
Read moreSen. Moore Sponsors Shrewsbury Ice Cream Social
Senator Moore recently sponsored an ice cream social at the Shrewsbury Senior Center. In an effort to stay cool from the warm August temperatures, local seniors stopped by to enjoy ice cream and conversation at the free annual event.
Read moreSen. Moore Attends CareOne Annual Event
Senator Moore recently attended the annual luau celebration at CareOne at Millbury. The event brings together residents of CareOne, staff and their families. Other attendees included Town Manager David Marciello, Selectmen Francis King and Mary Krumsiek, former Selectman Joe Coggans, and Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis.
Read moreAs I See It: Protections for our most vulnerable
Senator Moore and Representative Linda Dean Campbell offer an op-ed in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette regarding legislation they filed to establish a disability abuse registry. The bill would help to protect persons with disabilities.
Read moreMisdemeanor ticketing bill would give police flexibility, senator says
A police officer would be able to issue a ticket instead of criminal charges for offenses like disorderly conduct, public drinking and littering under a bill endorsed last month by a legislative committee. Article by Katie Lannan of the State House News Service as appearing in the Lowell Sun.
Read moreLegislature Adopts Joint Resolution Condemning Racism, Discrimination
Senator Moore announced that the Legislature adopted a joint resolution (text below) formally denouncing white nationalist and neo-Nazi ideologies, as well as condemning all forms of racism, discrimination and violence.
Read moreSenator Moore Participates in Regional Legislative Conference
Senator Moore traveled to Connecticut this week to attend the Council of State Governments’ Eastern Regional Conference. The regional policy forum was hosted by the Connecticut General Assembly and sponsored by the Council of State Governments.
Read moreSolving the Alzheimer’s Puzzle
An op-ed by Senator Moore highlighting legislation filed by the Senator that would establish the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Project within the state’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Its purpose is to create and integrate a statewide plan to accelerate the development of treatments that could prevent, halt, or reverse Alzheimer’s disease.
Read moreMoore-Sponsored Bill to Decriminalize Minor Offenses Gets Thumbs-Up
The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government recently issued a favorable recommendation for legislation relative to the decriminalization of minor offenses. The bill, presented by Senator Moore, would permit law enforcement officers to issue on-site citations for certain minor offenses rather than to pursue a criminal complaint in court.
Read moreSen. Moore Promotes Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
Legislation filed by Senator Moore would officially recognize the month of May as “Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.” After receiving a favorable report by the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, the bill recently received unanimous approval in the Senate.
Read moreMoore-Sponsored Disability Protection Bill Receives Public Hearing
Senator Moore recently testified in support of legislation that would strengthen protections for persons with disabilities. The Moore-sponsored bill would direct the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to establish a registry that identifies individuals who have been found to have committed abuse against persons with disabilities.
Read moreSen. Moore Appointed to Serve as Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Senator Moore was appointed by Senate President Rosenberg (D-Amherst) today to serve as Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. Moore previously served as the Acting Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security after serving as the Senate Vice-Chair.
Read moreSexual violence bill aims to strengthen protections at colleges
BOSTON – With an eye on Washington, the Massachusetts Senate on Monday gave initial approval to a bill that would cement Title IX statutes in Massachusetts and take protections for college students who are victims of sexual violence a step further. Article by Stephanie Murray of the State House News Service.
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