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

Phone: 617.722.1420
Fax: 617.722.1944

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Anti-smoking efforts attacked

State fails to save youths from tobacco’s grasp, groups charge

By John J. Monahan
Worcester Telegram and Gazette

January 25, 2007...Anti-smoking advocates yesterday made the case that the state’s anti-tobacco programs remain underfunded and said a new generation of smokers are going to pay the deadly price for it.

Sen. Moore promotes 2007 Washington Summer Scholars Program to college juniors and seniors

January 25, 2007...Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, encourages college juniors and seniors to take the opportunity to apply for the 2007 Washington Summer Scholars Program sponsored by the New England Council before its deadline of May 15, 2007. The program provides a summer stipend for housing and expenses to undergraduate students who have secured positions to work as interns in the offices of members of the New England delegation.

Change in healthcare law urged

Group asks state to delay penalties

By Alice Dembner
Boston Globe

January 25, 2007...An advocacy group urged the state yesterday to delay a key part of the new universal health insurance law, saying that a survey shows that many families can't afford even subsidized insurance.

Affordability target keeps moving as state and insurers develop new plans

By Priscilla Yeon
State House News Service

January 24, 2007...A lawmaker who was influential in the development of the new health care law said Wednesday that he would like a state agency overseeing the implementation of the law to come up with premiums that are lower than the ones he originally advocated for.

Sen. Moore files bill to control health insurance costs for cities and towns

More than 100 legislators support proposal

January 24, 2007...Picking up where he left off last year with Massachusetts landmark health care reform bill, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, has filed legislation to curb the ballooning cost of health care for many of the state’s cities and towns. Moore’s bill, representing a cooperative effort of legislative, municipal and union leaders, would allow municipalities, with the consent of their employees unions, to join the Commonwealth’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC).

$380 rate for health coverage called high

Lower healthcare bids are requested

By Alice Dembner
Boston Globe

January 23, 2007...Mandating health insurance coverage that would cost the average individual $380 a month is untenable, a state board decided yesterday.

The board, which is overseeing the state's universal health insurance law, postponed a vote yesterday to set minimal requirements for coverage and instead requested lower-cost bids from insurers.

Sen. Moore urges constituents to apply for financial aid to help pay for college

January 22, 2007...Last year, Massachusetts students received more than $1 billion in grants and low-interest loans from federal and state governments, as well as millions of dollars in scholarships from colleges and universities. However, many students and their families are either unaware that such resources exist, and may need help navigating the often cumbersome process of seeking out and applying for financial aid. Sen. Moore, urges constituents to take advantage of free help that is available to help guide applicants through this process.

Cancer Society report calls for 400,000 girls to be vaccinated against STD HPV

by Kyle Cheney
State House News Service

JAN. 19, 2007…..Females as young as nine should get vaccinated against the cancer-causing STD, human papillomavirus, or HPV, according to an American Cancer Society report released today.

Sen. Moore to host “Coffee with Constituents” at Elm Centre Café in Southbridge

January 18, 2007...On Wednesday, January 24, 2007, Sen. Moore will be in Southbridge to host “Coffee with Constituents.” Constituents are welcome to visit with the senator, have a cup of coffee and take the opportunity to discuss current issues and concerns.

Russian intern learns Massachusetts politics

January 18, 2007...For the past few weeks, Sen. Moore has been hosting an intern from Russia as part of “LEAP: Legislative Education and Practice,” a pilot project sponsored by the U.S. State Department, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Evgeny “Eugene” Roshkov has been holding a fellowship in the senator’s State House office, exploring interest group participation in the political process.

Sen. Moore encourages students to participate in online essay contest

January 17, 2007...Sen. Moore, encourages students in grades 4-12 to participate in the 8th Annual League of Women Voters Online Student Essay contest. This year’s theme is “Making Democracy Work: Citizen’s Rights and Responsibilities.” This contest engages students and teachers to discuss the rights and responsibilities that citizens have to keep democracy strong and vibrant.

Sen. Moore named to State Alliance for e-Health

January 12, 2007...The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) today announced the appointment of Massachusetts State Senator Richard T. Moore to represent the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on the recently established State Alliance for e-Health. Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen and Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas will chair the development of consensus efforts to improve the nation's health care system through the effective and efficient use of health information technology (HIT).

Webster’s Shawn Collins joins Sen. Moore’s Statehouse staff

January 11, 2007...Shawn P. Collins of Webster has been appointed to serve as Director of Constituent and Community Relations for Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge. Collins succeeds Timothy M. Hoppe of Milford who was recently promoted to the position of Legislative and Budget Director. Moore's long-time aide, Brian Cournoyer of Southbridge recently left the office to join the Connecticut Hospital Association.

State seeks to cut hospital-acquired infection rates

Will intensify monitoring

By Liz Kowalczyk
Boston Globe

January 11, 2007...State officials plan to increase scrutiny of hospital-acquired infections in Massachusetts as a way to significantly lower their frequency, and they hope to require all hospitals to report their infection rates to the state by next year.

What does 250 bills and a cup of coffee get?

January 10, 2007...Today, Sen. Moore as a part of a ten-year tradition, delivered hot coffee, treats and heartfelt gratitude to the Senate Clerk William Welch and his staff on the last day of bill filing. With a box of coffee, donuts and 250 bills to file, Senator Moore and staff traveled to the clerk’s office to in hopes to get continued support and assistance from them.

Moore welcomes Blackstone Valley Boys and Girls Club members to the State House

January 10,2007...Sen. Moore, recently welcomed Blackstone Valley Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Bruce Paterson and members Thomas Mullaly and Thomas Holmes to the statehouse. Mullaly and Holmes, both of Blackstone were disappointed when they missed Sen. Moore’s visit to the Blackstone Valley Boys and Girls Club last Fall. At their request, Paterson scheduled a visit to the statehouse for them to meet the senator. During their visit, Mullaly and Holmes presented Sen. Moore with a Blackstone Valley Boys and Girls Club jacket for his support of all Boys and Girls Clubs throughout Massachusetts.

Sen. Moore to Hold Office Hours in Uxbridge

January 10, 2007...Sen. Moore will hold office hours on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. at the Uxbridge Town Hall, 21 South Main St.

Sen. Moore releases “A Healthy Commonwealth 2012,” five-year health care policy plan

January 9, 2007...Before being sworn into office for his sixth term as the state senator for the Worcester and Norfolk District, Sen. Moore, highlighted his health care priorities for 2007-2008. Today, the Senate Chair of the Health Care Financing Committee released “A Healthy Commonwealth 2012,” a comprehensive five-year policy proposal that spells out specific health care goals for the state.

“While the reforms of last year have received much attention and praise both here at home and across the nation, they were just the first steps toward creating a world-class health care system for everyone in our Commonwealth,” said Moore, one of the authors of the landmark health care reform law. “If we are to sustain and move beyond the dramatic gains being realized with the passage of health reform, key quality, safety and cost control measures are needed.”