Senator Moore welcomed Kwesi Foster of Cherry Valley to the State House for the Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS). Kwesi was nominated by Senator Moore earlier this year to participate in the civic education program.
Read moreWorkforce Training Grant Awarded to Shrewsbury-Based Business
Senator Moore and Representative Hannah E. Kane (R-Shrewsbury) announced that the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development recently awarded Central One Federal Credit Union in Shrewsbury a training grant through the Workforce Training Fund General Program.
Read moreSen. Moore Launches Voting Information Webpage
With the statewide election around the corner, Senator Moore recently launched a webpage with helpful information about how Massachusetts residents can cast their ballot this November. The online resource provides links to helpful information about how to vote early, absentee or at the polls.
Read moreSen. Moore Tapped to Serve on Special Commission
Senator Moore has been appointed by Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland) to serve on the newly-established Special Commission to Study the Prevention of Suicide Among Correction Officers in Massachusetts Correctional Facilities.
Read moreSen. Moore Supports Animal Protection Legislation
Senator Moore joined Governor Charlie Baker and legislative colleagues at the ceremonial bill signing of legislation intended to enhance humane treatment of animals, and to punish those who engage in animal cruelty.
Read moreSen. Moore Highlights Importance of Emergency Preparedness
In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness, Senator Moore is reminding local residents that September is National Preparedness Month. The annual designation promotes the importance of taking steps to prepare and plan for potential emergency situations.
Read moreSen. Moore Participates in Early College Roundtable Discussion
Senator Moore attended a roundtable discussion with Governor Charlie Baker, top state education officials, students and staff at Chelsea High School regarding early college programs. Senator Moore, who serves as Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education, has long advocated for expanded early college opportunities in the Commonwealth.
Read moreA City on the Move
With dramatic changes taking place in the City of Worcester, Senator Moore offers his thoughts regarding the revival of the City of Worcester and its importance to the region.
Read moreSen. Moore Sponsors Senior Center Social
Senator Moore recently sponsored a strawberry shortcake social for senior residents of Grafton. The event, which was free and open to senior citizens in the community, drew more than a dozen local residents to the Senior Center for a sweet treat and conversation.
Read moreLegislation to Protect Youth from the Health Risks of Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction Signed into Law
Senator Moore announced the passage of comprehensive legislation to reduce youth access to tobacco and nicotine products. The legislation was signed into law by the Governor on August 27, 2018.
Read moreGrafton Home Rule Petition Signed into Law
Senator Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) and Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) announced that a bill authorizing the Commonwealth to convey certain parcels of state land to the Town of Grafton was signed into law. The bill, filed pursuant to a Grafton Semi Annual Town Meeting vote taken in October 2017, passed both Chambers unanimously and was approved by the Governor last week.
Read moreLegislative Update from Senator Moore
With the recent end to formal sessions in the Legislature, Senator Moore highlights several pieces of legislation that were recently signed into law by the Governor.
Read moreSweeping Economic Development Bill Signed into Law
Senator Moore announced the passage of a sweeping $1 billion Economic Development Bill, calling for targeted investments in workforce training programs and job creation through ambitious public infrastructure projects.
Read moreLegislation Protecting Animal Welfare and Safety Signed into Law
Senator Moore announced the passage of legislation intended to enhance humane treatment of animals, and to punish those who engage in animal cruelty.
Read moreLegislation to Help Families Struggling with Alzheimer's Signed into Law
Senator Moore announced the passage of legislation to help the hundreds of thousands of individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their families in Massachusetts.
Read moreNewly-signed Legislation Gives Clean Energy a Boost
Senator Moore announced passage of legislation that will boost electricity from solar and wind, get a better handle on natural gas leaks, and create “clean peak” incentives for driving down energy use at the busiest times, when the costliest and dirtiest electric power turns on.
Read more$2.4 Billion Environmental Bond Bill Signed into Law
Senator Moore announced the passage of a $2.4 billion Environmental Bond Bill focused on improving climate change resiliency and adaptation; enhancing environmental and natural resource protection; and investing in parks and recreational assets.
Read moreLegislation to Combat Opioid Crisis Signed into Law
Senator Moore announced the passage of legislation providing an additional set of tools to address the opioid crisis and establishing the Commonwealth as a national leader in the fight against this epidemic.
Read more“BRAVE Act” Legislation Signed into Law
Senator Moore announced the passage of legislation designed to expand benefits and increase access to a range of services for veterans, active-duty military and their families, known as the “BRAVE Act.”
Read moreMunicipal Police Training Fund Legislation Signed into Law
Senator Moore announced that the Senate passed legislation to create a dedicated revenue source for the Commonwealth’s municipal police training committee. The bill will fund critical needs for police training.