May 28, 2010 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, joined his colleagues on early Friday morning in passing a $28.4 billion balanced budget for the 2011 fiscal year, focusing on prudent expenditures, reforms and economic development. In a conscious effort to unburden residents and keep the Commonwealth on solid fiscal footing, the Senate’s budget does not contain any earmarks or rely on any additional taxes or withdrawals from the stabilization fund. The Senate used a combination of spending reductions and legislative reforms to close the $2.85 billion budget gap.

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Sen. Moore key sponsor of amendment that increases public accessibility and review

May 27, 2010 ... During its ongoing budget debate, the Senate recently unanimously approved a budget transparency amendment that creates a searchable state budget web site. Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, was a key sponsor of the amendment, which has also been filed as House Bill 2972 during this legislative session. Transparency advocates praised the vote by Sen. Moore and his Massachusetts Senate colleagues, stating that it will set a new standard for government transparency and accountability.

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May 27, 2010 ... Taking a momentary break from the FY 11 Senate budget debate that will continue through late hours Thursday evening, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, joined his Senate colleagues in holding a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony in the Senate Chamber at 3:00pm. Senate Ways and Means Chairman Steven C. Panagiotakos, D-Lowell, organized the event which was commenced with a presentation of the colors by Lowell High School ROTC members.

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May 26, 2010 ... Joined by his Senate colleagues in unanimous support, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, voted today to pass an amendment to the FY 2011 budget that expands full cost waivers to state colleges and universities for children of fallen soldiers.

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Myriad Ballroom, Mendon

May 26, 2010 ... "A few years ago, at a national conference of state legislators in Boston, I had the privilege of meeting and hearing noted historian David McCullough speak of the value of education and the key role of parents and teachers in preparing America’s youth for their future roles in society.

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May 25, 2010 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, as a Trustee of Nichols College in Dudley, recently welcomed his former colleague, U. S. Senator Scott Brown, to the Nichols Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 8th. Moore, who was among those who invited Brown to be the 2010 Nichols' Commencement Speaker, formerly served with Brown in adjoining Senate districts. During his first commencement address since being elected to "the people's seat," using the example of his own surprise victory in January, US Senator Scott Brown encouraged graduates of Nichols College yesterday to persevere when others doubt their abilities.

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By Senator Richard T. Moore

Memorial Day, for all of us, should mark more than the beginning of summer and a time for a cookout. It should also be a time to honor those who fought and those who died protecting our freedom and values. Last fall, Joanne and I had the privilege of visiting the American Cemetery on Omaha Beach in Normandy. As we walked among the long rows of nearly ten thousand white crosses interspersed with occasional Stars of David, it was a most moving experience. So many brave, young Americans died that June of 1944 to begin the liberation of Europe, and so many others have fallen in the service of our country throughout its history. We remember their sacrifice and the debt that we all owe.

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May 20, 2010 ... On Thursday, May 20, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, joined dignitaries and citizens of the United States and France in celebrating Massachusetts Lafayette Day at the State House. Called the Hero of the Two Worlds, General Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834) fought on behalf of France for the Independence of the United States at the side of General George Washington, serving as his aide-de-camp. A close friend to Washington and many of the Founding Fathers, Lafayette was wounded at the Battle of Brandywine, successfully led an independent command during the famed “Virginia Campaign,” and served gallantly at Yorktown. A frequent visitor to Boston, he was made an honorary Citizen of the United States in 2002, being only one of six such persons.

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May 19, 2010 ... "Helping the state's small business owners obtain health insurance for themselves and their employees will help those businesses retain or add jobs, hastening the economic recovery, " Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, told his Senate colleagues after leading a five hour debate on a bill to lower the cost of small business health insurance. The bill, drafted by Moore and Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth, won approval by a vote of 33-4, and now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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May 17, 2010 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, recently announced that the French River Connection will be receiving $6,000 from the Last Green Valley for the development of a canoe and kayak access point and parking lot at Leovich landing, a four acre parcel of land located in the Town of Oxford. The French River Connection, headquartered in Webster, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of the French River corridor in the towns of Webster, Dudley, and Oxford. 

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Sen. Moore votes for municipal relief and pension reform package

May 14, 2010 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, and his colleagues in the Senate unanimously passed on Thursday a municipal relief bill that gives cities and towns new tools and local options to plan budgets, pool resources and save money. The legislation also includes new pension reform provisions that will generate millions of dollars in savings for local and state retirement systems.

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Sen. Moore addresses nursing students, members of the MA Association of Colleges of Nursing

May 13, 2010 ... Continuing his perennial efforts in raising awareness of and advocating for the nursing profession, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, recently addressed Massachusetts nursing students and members of the Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Nursing (MACN) as part of their lobbying day at the State House. The veteran legislator, who is Senate Chairman of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, discussed with those in attendance some of the challenges that face the nursing profession.

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Sen. Moore recognizes Oxford High student Gualand

May 11, 2010 ... Recently, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, (second from left) was joined by Rep. Paul K. Frost, R-Auburn, (far right) in welcoming Oxford High School senior Genea Gauland, her English teacher (L-R) Marcia Krantz, and parents Alan and Pamela Gauland of Oxford, in congratulating Genea on being recognized by “Letters About Literature,” a nationally-sponsored program implemented by the Library of Congress. Letters About Literature invites students to write letters to authors of books that have made a significant impact on their lives. Considered for creative style, the letters touch on many of the important themes young people wrestle with as they come of age.

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Sen. Moore recognizes Nipmuc Regional student D’Innocenzo

May 11, 2010 ... (L-R) Recently, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, met with Nipmuc Regional High School sophomore Matthew D’Innocenzo, and his parents Nancy and Jon D’innocenzo of Mendon, in congratulating Matthew on being recognized by “Letters About Literature,” a nationally-sponsored program implemented by the Library of Congress. Letters About Literature invites students to write letters to authors of books that have made a significant impact on their lives. Considered for creative style, the letters touch on many of the important themes young people wrestle with as they come of age.

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Remarks by Sen. Richard T. Moore: "Massachusetts Hospitals: Committed to Patient Safety and Quality Care"

"Massachusetts Hospital Association Day on the Hill" 

May 10, 2010 ... “Welcome to the Massachusetts State House! For a number of years, hospital and clinician leaders from across the Commonwealth have worked with policy makers here on Beacon Hill to advance patient safety and quality health care. Today, I want to commend you for the progress providers and policy makers have made together. But, I also want to challenge you to do even more!

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May 7, 2010 ... Continuing his efforts to secure vital federal Medicaid funding for the Commonwealth, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, recently called on his colleagues in Congress to approve an extension of federal backing for Medicaid services through June 30, 2011. Sen. Moore is President Elect of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and Senate Chairman of the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.

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May 6, 2010 ... Following a “gold standard rating” in the SkillsUSA state competition amongst other vocational/technical high schools in the Commonwealth, Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School was recently welcomed to the Massachusetts State House by Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, and Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth. SkillsUSA, a partnership of students, teachers and industries working together to create a skilled work force in America, annually recognizes vocational/technical high school teams across the country who compete to create the nation’s best community service programs.

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May 5, 2010 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, stands with Mr. Spiro Thomo and his Southbridge High School Social Studies class on the floor of the Massachusetts Senate at the State House in Boston. After welcoming the students to the State House, Sen. Moore provided a personal tour of the Senate Chamber, explaining its rich history, and the work that is accomplished within its walls. Sen. Moore annually welcomes Mr. Thomo and his current Social Studies classes to the famous capitol. 

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Senate Reading Room, The State House, Boston

May 5, 2010 ... “In his historic address to the Massachusetts Legislature delivered here, at the State House on January 9, 1961, John F. Kennedy spoke of the historic leadership of Massachusetts in the affairs of the nation. In that speech, he said of Massachusetts: ‘Its leaders have shaped our destiny long before the great republic was born. Its principles have guided our footsteps in times of crisis as well as in times of calm. Its democratic institutions—including this historic body—have served as beacon lights for other nations as well as our sister states.’

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By Senator Richard T. Moore

Talk show hosts, newspaper columnists, bloggers, political opponents and a variety of citizens have claimed that the Patrick-Murray administration has added thousands of publicly funded jobs at a time when the state and nation are experiencing the deepest economic recession since the Great Depression of the Nineteen Thirties.

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May 3, 2010 ... Celebrating the 219th anniversary of Poland’s Constitution, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, joined with members of the Polish American Congress of Eastern and Western Massachusetts, and the Legislature’s Polish Caucus, in commemorating Poland’s democracy and in honoring the late Polish President Lech Kaczynski, who tragically died alongside his wife, and ninety-five other Polish leaders, in a plane crash on Saturday, April 10. Sen. Moore has organized over the past several weeks a condolences book for the people and government of Poland. Receiving messages from legislators, state officials, religious leaders, and general residents, Sen. Moore is presenting the book and an official copy of the recent Senate adjournment in memory of President Kaczynski to the Polish Consul General, so that it may be offered to the people of Poland.

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