Senate approves Moore’s bill to grant municipalities option to join state's Group Insurance Commission

June 26, 2007... Today, the Senate approved the much-anticipated legislation sponsored by Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, that would grant municipalities, with the agreement of their employee organizations, the option of joining the State's Group Insurance Commission (GIC). Over 100 of his legislative colleagues supported the proposal.

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Sen. Moore participates in public health emergency preparedness summit at CDC 

Senator addressed legislative participants

June 25, 2007, Atlanta, GA... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, was among 25 state legislators invited to participate in the 2007 National Summit on Public Health Legal Preparedness in Atlanta, Ga., last week. The conference, which was sponsored by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Preparedness (CDC), included public health legal experts from federal and state governments and academic institutions.

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Milford fourth grader wins honorable mention in League of Women Voters annual essay contest

June 20, 2007...Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge recently welcomed Milford resident Arlene Surette, her daughter Jenna Roberts and son Richard Roberts to the State House. Jenna, a fourth grader, won an honorable mention in the Massachusetts League of Women Voters Essay Contest. The annual contest is open to all Massachusetts students in grades 4-12. This year’s theme was "Making Democracy Work: Citizen's Rights and Responsibilities." Winners received US Savings Bonds and were invited to read their essays at historic Faneuil Hall in Boston during an awards ceremony. Senator Moore awarded Jenna with a Senate Citation in recognition of her achievement.

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Moore opposes implementation of Real ID Act

June 14, 2007...Today, Sen. Moore, testified in support of legislation he filed to oppose the implementation of Real ID, a federal law that mandates individual states to reform their drivers’ license and state identification card issuance programs to meet certain strict federal standards by December 31, 2009.

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by Senator Richard T. Moore

June 13, 2007...Many of us have heard about the Biblical King Solomon and his proverbial wisdom. In an oft-quoted passage from the Old Testament, Solomon suggests dividing a baby in two to determine its real mother. The true mother is then revealed because she is willing to give up her child to the woman who is lying rather than have the child killed. Solomon then declares the woman who shows the compassion as the true mother and hands the child to her. Balancing the public need for local services with the public opposition to raising taxes seems to require a modern-day Solomon if vital local services are to be preserved.

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June 11, 2007...Today, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge. delivered testimony before the Joint Community Development and Small Business in support of his bill, Senate 146, An Act Relative to the Establishment and Powers of Special Development Districts.

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Massachusetts is setting the pace in health care nationally

by Senator Richard T. Moore for WBUR's "Commonhealth" blog

June 7, 2007...Washington State is among the latest of our sister states to take great strides in expanding access to health care. They earmarked money to cover more children, allowed small employers to purchase coverage at a government-negotiated price and let parents cover dependents up to age 25. Officials in that state are reasonably confident that they can cover all children by 2010 and all residents by 2012.

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Health Care Financing Committee releases pandemic preparedness bill

June 6, 2007... Today, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge and members of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing voted to release several bills including legislation relative to pandemic preparation and response in Massachusetts. 

“I’m pleased we were able to release this important piece of legislation that will make our health care and public safety systems better prepared for any public health emergency,” said Moore. “Now, we need to ensure that this plan is funded and operational before, not after, we are forced to deal with a major public health emergency in our Commonwealth. I’m hopeful that the Legislature will pass this comprehensive bill in a timely manner.”

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Milford resident visits the State House for Cancer Awareness Day

June 6, 2007...Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge recently welcomed Sue Pagnini of Milford to the State House for the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Awareness Day. 

During the program, Sen. Moore joined his legislative colleagues in unveiling the newly formed Legislative Caucus on Cancer Awareness of which he is a member. The Caucus is dedicated to rallying support for cancer programs and services. It is chaired by Sen. Edward Augustus, Jr., D-Worcester and Rep. Robert Fennell, D-Lynn and will serve as a clearinghouse of cancer information and education for members of the General Court. 

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Outstanding community leadership and service recognized through Senator Moore’s ninth annual “Commonwealth Awards”

June 4, 2007...For the ninth consecutive year, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, has recognized high school seniors with who are residents of the Worcester and Norfolk Senatorial District “The Commonwealth Award for Exemplary Community Service.” This year, sixteen students in the opinion of their principals and guidance directors, have distinguished themselves on the basis of their community service activities.

“It has long been my belief that public or community service is an important responsibility of every citizen,” said Moore. “When young people involve themselves in their community, in helping others, in seeking solutions to community or societal problems, their efforts should be appropriately recognized.”

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