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Senator Richard T. Moore
State House, Room 111
Boston, MA 02133

Phone: 617.722.1420
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Top 10 issues facing the new Legislature in 2007

November 28, 2006...When the 185th Massachusetts General Court convenes on January 3, 2007, it will face a long agenda of pressing issues demanding attention with varying degrees of urgency. Many of the issues facing the new Governor and Legislature will be ones that have been with us in one form or another for several years, but the arrival of a new Governor and administration may well find these issues cast in a different light with different views creating new proposed solutions. The major themes are, for the most part, themes that other state legislatures across the Nation will also face. Fortunately, every state legislator in America belongs to the National Conference of State Legislatures, an organization that helps us to learn how other states are addressing problems that also confront the people of Massachusetts, just as we are being asked to tell lawmakers in other states about our recently passed health care reform legislation.

Senator Moore announces publication of League of Women Voters’ Directory of Civic Engagement

November 29, 2006... Senator Moore announced today that the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts has published a second edition of their Directory of Civic Engagement and Leadership Development Programs for Massachusetts Youth.

Ambulatory Surgical Centers/MRI Special Commission to hold hearing on Nov. 28th

November 21, 2006...The special commission on ambulatory surgical centers/ MRIs on Tuesday, November 28th at 1:30 pm in Room A-1 of the State House. Paul Dreyer from the Department of Public Health will be addressing the commission on the certificate of need regulatory program in Massachusetts.

Heritage State Park receives grant money

November 20, 2006...State Representative Jennifer Callahan (D-Sutton) and State Senator Richard T. Moore (D-Uxbridge) are pleased to jointly announce that the Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge will be receiving grant money totaling $165,440. The funds have been awarded through a competitive process by the State Office of Public Private Partnerships (OPPP)’s FY 2007 Matching Funds Program.

Moore congratulates Nobel Prize Winner, UMass Researcher Craig Mello, PhD

November 16, 2006...On October 2, 2006, Senator Moore joined with officials from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in honoring researcher Craig C. Mello, PhD for receiving the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2006. Along with his colleague Dr. Andrew Fire of Stanford University, they were awarded by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet for their discoveries related to RNA interference.

Bridgewater State student from Mendon interns for Senator Moore

November 16, 2006...Sarah Lord of Mendon is currently working as an intern at the State House for Senator Moore. Lord, a senior at Bridgewater State College majoring in Political Science, has been working for the senator and his staff on a variety of legislative and local issue projects. While interning, Lord was also invited to participate in the Citizens Legislative Seminar at the State House. The bi-annual seminar series, developed and presented by the State House Legislative Education Office, is designed to help constituents learn more about the workings of the Massachusetts Legislature.

Senator Moore praised by Massachusetts Silver Hair Legislature

November 15, 2006...Today, the Massachusetts Silver Hair Legislature, a group of dedicated elder citizens that develop Legislative proposals to ensure the dignity and independence of senior citizens in the state, presented Senator Moore with the “2006 Outstanding Senator of the Year” award for his work on the passage of the state’s new Health Care reform law and his support on the equal choice for long-term care bill.

A new option for Worcester area seniors

November 14, 2006...One of the most daunting aspects of aging is navigating our fragmented, complicated and often confusing health care system.

But a new program of one-stop health care shopping is now available for low-income seniors. It offers comprehensive care – including all prescription drugs – and gives seniors the option of staying in their homes.

Renewing your driver's license may get a lot tougher

November 15, 2006...The days of renewing your driver's license on the Internet could be over in 2008.

Regulations expected to be issued at the end of this year by the Department of Homeland Security will spell out a new, stricter set of requirements governing how states may issue driver's licenses and identification cards.

Real ID needs real reforms

November 13, 2006...After May 11, 2008, come prepared when you renew your driver’s license at the Registry of Motor Vehicles. You will not be able to renew it on line. Before going to the Registry, find your original birth certificate and make sure there isn't any variation in your name (William, Will, Bill) between your birth record, Social Security card and any state you have ever held a license in. Make sure you have the legal documents that verify any name changes. Oh, yes, and bring your checkbook…proposed new licenses or ID cards may cost 2 to 3 times more than they do today…unless the federal government puts its money where its mouth is.

Massachusetts Society for Medical Research honors Senator Moore

November 13, 2006...The Massachusetts Society for Medical Research (MSMR) recently honored Senator Richard T. Moore for his leadership in creating Massachusetts Biomedical Research Day – October 21 – which became law over the Governor’s veto in the closing days of the 2006 session.

Doctors, patients excited about new cancer center

November 13, 2006...Nearly 20 years after beating breast cancer, Louise Reneau learned she had bone cancer in her pelvis.

Faced with unwelcome task of fighting cancer twice, the 53-year-old Northbridge resident credits her oncologist, Dr. Mona Kaddis of the Milford Regional Medical Center, with keeping her spirits up.

Remarks by Senator Moore at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/ Brigham & Women’s Cancer Center at Milford

November 12, 2006...In this weekend when we honor our veterans who have fought, and are still fighting, the battles to protect our national “life, liberty and pursuit of happiness,” the Milford area welcomes a new ally in the battle against an enemy that strikes even closer to home, and claims as many lives as any foe that our military has ever faced.

Legislature approves Moore's emergency appointments amendment

November 9, 2006...On a busy Thursday afternoon, the Legislature took action on many matters at the long-awaited Joint Constitutional Convention including one important amendment sponsored by Senator Moore. The amendment would give full power and authority to the Legislature to provide for prompt and temporary succession to elective or appointed public offices if the incumbents are unavailable for carrying out on their duties because of a disaster caused by an enemy attack.

Dudley receives library construction grants, moves up on waiting list

November 8, 2006...The Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library in Dudley has been awarded $1,729,153 in the 2004-2005 grant round from the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) according to Senator Moore and Representative Paul Kujawski (D-Webster). The grant is a partial award totaling $2,314,574. The library is now in the top spot on the waiting list for the remaining $585,421.

Senator Moore calls for regulation of physician/nurse work hours

November 8, 2006... “If the medical profession can’t regulate itself, and it seems that they can’t, government will have to step in to protect patients and the health professionals themselves,” a key Massachusetts state legislator told participants attending the 134th Annual Conference of the American Public Health Association (APHA) meeting at the Massachusetts Convention Center in Boston this week.

Senator Moore discusses health policy with prep school students

November 6, 2006...Senator Moore, last week, was the featured speaker at an all-school assembly at Wilbraham and Monson Academy, to explain the landmark Massachusetts health care reform law enacted this year. The new law has been hailed as a “national model” by the U. S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Bellingham receives Smart Growth Grants

November 6, 2006... The town of Bellingham has been awarded a $29,830 this fiscal year from the Smart Growth Technical Assistance Grant Program administered by the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs according to Senator Moore and Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D-Sutton). The grant is part of $896,383 in assistance awarded to 50 communities across the state.

Senator Moore tours Bernat Complex in Uxbridge, supports mixed-use proposal

November 6, 2006...Senator Moore expressed strong support for a proposal to establish the Bernat Mill Historic Mill Overlay District during a tour of the property last Friday with owners Leonard Fournier and Jack Tweed.

Senator Moore talks long-term care, sponsors senior center luncheon

November 1, 2006...On Wednesday, Senator Moore attended a luncheon at the Bellingham Senior Center, 40 Blackstone Street to talk about the Prescription Advantage program and long-term care.

Oxford receives $20,000 Smart Growth Grant

November 1, 2006...Oxford has been awarded $20,000 this fiscal year from the Smart Growth Technical Assistance Grant Program from the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs according to Senator Richard T. Moore (D-Uxbridge), Representatives Paul Kujawski (D-Webster) and Paul K. Frost (R-Auburn). The grant is part of $896,383 in assistance awarded to 50 communities across the state.