The Massachusetts State Senate took action to help colleges and universities better understand and prevent sexual violence on their campuses. The legislation creates a task force to develop a model sexual assault climate survey to be administered at all public and private institutions of higher education.
Read moreSenator Moore Secures Local Priorities in FY19 Budget
Senator Moore announced the passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) state budget which provides targeted spending to address the needs of residents in the Commonwealth.
Read moreSen. Moore Champions Public Safety Priorities in Senate Budget
As Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, and as a former law enforcement officer, Senator More took the lead to advance several budget amendments during the Fiscal Year 2019 budget debate in the Senate.
Read moreMoore-Sponsored Budget Amendments Receive Approval
As the State Senate concluded its debate on the Fiscal Year 2019 state budget, Senator Moore announced that many of his amendments were adopted as part of the final $41B budget package. The amendments seek to bolster funding for programs and institutions that serve residents of the Second Worcester District and the Commonwealth at-large.
Read moreSen. Moore Offers Reforms to Sex Offender Registry Board
In response to a recent report issued by the State Auditor, Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) offered an amendment to the state budget debate to reform certain policies and procedures utilized by the Sex Offender Registry Board.
Read moreSen. Moore Supports Overhaul of State Education Funding Formula
Senator Moore announced that the Senate unanimously voted to pass a key education reform bill to update the state’s 25-year-old funding formula.
Read moreSen. Moore Supports “The BRAVE Act” for Veterans
Senator Moore announced that the Senate unanimously passed legislation known as “The BRAVE Act” that will expand benefits and increase access to a range of services for veterans, active-duty military and their families.
Read moreSenate Passes Credit Protection Bill to Safeguard Consumer Information
Senator Moore announced that the Senate voted to pass a bill designed to protect the personal information of consumers in the case of data breaches, like the one seen at Equifax, and to provide free credit freezes for all consumers.
Read moreMass Insight Education & Research Honors Sen. Michael Moore for AP Leadership
Mass Insight Education & Research (Mi), a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to improving public school performance and closing the achievement gap, honored Senator Michael Moore (D-Millbury) with the Mass Insight Education & Research Chairman’s Award at the organization’s annual Partners In Excellence awards event held April 12 at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in Princeton, MA.
Read moreActivities in the Heart of the Commonwealth
Senator Moore offers some suggestions for fun local activities for you and your family during the summer months.
Read moreSenator Moore Awarded Legislator of the Year
Pictured (L-R): Michael Borr, AFAM Chairman, Maura Sullivan, Director of Government Affairs, The Arc of Massachusetts and Senator Michael Moore
Senator Moore was awarded the Distinguished Legislator of the Year Award for his efforts on behalf of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The award was presented to Senator Moore by the organization Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts.
Read moreSen. Moore Supports $600 Million in Funding for Local Road Projects
Senator Moore announced that the Senate passed a three-year, $600 million investment of funding for local road and bridge repairs, continuing the Legislature’s commitment to supporting local cities and towns.
Read moreShrewsbury High School Boys Hockey Team Honored At State House
Senator Michael Moore and Representative Hannah Kane hosting the Shrewsbury High School Boys Hockey Team in the Chamber of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Senator Moore and Representative Hannah E. Kane (R-Shrewsbury) welcomed more than two dozen Shrewsbury High School Boys Hockey Team players and athletic staff to the State House to celebrate the team’s recent MIAA Division 3 state hockey championship victory.
Read moreSen. Moore Welcomes Local Residents to the State House
Pictured (L-R): Christopher Rodwill and John Papas of Worcester, Susan Crimmins of Shrewsbury, Paul DiCicco of Millbury and Senator Michael Moore.
Senator Moore welcomed Paul DiCicco of Millbury, Susan Crimmins of Shrewsbury and Christopher Rodwill of Worcester to the State House for the Citizens’ Legislative Seminar. All three residents were nominated by Senator Moore earlier this year to participate in the civic education program.
Read moreCriminal Justice Reform Bill Passes with Protection for Police Officers
Senator Moore, Representative Paul K. Frost (R-Auburn), Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) and Representative Kate D. Campanale (R-Leicester) announced that the Legislature passed an omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Bill which includes language designed to protect police officers in the line of duty.
Read moreWorkforce Development Grant Awarded to Auburn Business
Senator Moore and Representative Paul K. Frost (R-Auburn) announced that the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development recently awarded Micorp a business development grant through the Workforce Training Fund General Program.
Read moreSenate Passes Housing Bond Bill
Senator Moore announced that the Senate voted to pass an omnibus housing bond bill to enhance the preservation and production of the Commonwealth’s affordable housing stock. The final provisions of the bill are the result of months-long collaboration among policymakers and a variety of stakeholders.
Read moreSenate Endorses Civic Education Initiative
Senator Moore announced that the Senate passed legislation to promote and enhance civic education. The legislation, which passed by a 32-4 vote, reflects an innovative approach to strengthening civic learning and participation in the Commonwealth.
Read moreShrewsbury Home Rule Bill Receives Committee Approval
Senator Michael Moore and Shrewsbury Town Manager Kevin Mizikar testifying before members of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight on March 14, 2018 requesting favorable action on the legislation.
Senator Moore and Representative Hannah E. Kane (R-Shrewsbury) announced that a home rule petition endorsed by Shrewsbury Town Meeting Members earlier this year has received a favorable report and recommendation by the Legislature’s Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Read moreMoore-Sponsored Bill to Regulate Towing Industry Passes Senate
The Massachusetts State Senate took action to protect the motoring public by establishing a licensing mechanism for voluntary towing. The bill, filed by Senator Moore, passed the Chamber with unanimous support.
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