By Melanie Graham
Milford Daily News 

June 29, 2010 ... Backing the concerns of local officials, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-2nd, held what he called a "productive" meeting yesterday with members from the Environmental Protection Agency in hopes of negotiating adjustments in a costly stormwater regulation that will affect the towns of Milford, Bellingham and Franklin.

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June 29, 2010 ... Facing the possible loss of $700 million in federal reimbursements, the Massachusetts Legislature passed last week a $27.94 billion Fiscal Year 2011 state budget that increases transparency of public spending without any increases in taxation. Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, voted in support of the budget, but indicated concern that many vital initiatives were left underfunded.

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By Senator Richard T. Moore

For most Americans, the Fourth of July is a day off from work, a time for picnics and family gatherings, a few parades, and an abundance of the red, white, and blue of our national colors. We may only have a vague notion of the meaning of the Declaration of Independence that was written and signed over 230 years ago. However, it remains one of the most important writings in our history – even in world history.

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Successful effort maintains smoke-free environment in workplace

June 25, 2010 ... Despite opposition from the Massachusetts Senate's Democratic and Republican leadership, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, led a successful effort to keep an existing workplace smoking ban in place for any casinos that may be established in the Commonwealth.  Citing the significant reduction in deaths attributed to smoking and second-hand smoke, Sen. Moore sponsored the amendment and initiated debate on the issue, which ultimately enjoyed wide support in the Senate, passing 24-15.

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Boston Globe Editorial

June 25, 2010 ... One of the smartest steps Massachusetts has taken to get health costs under control was the 2008 ban on the gifts and free dinners showered on doctors by pharmaceutical companies eager to market pricey new medications. Now a bill pending in the state House of Representatives would repeal that ban — as well as a requirement that drug companies disclose payments they make to doctors for research or other services. Representatives should strike these provisions from an 86-page economic-development package that was unveiled yesterday.

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Sen. Moore testifies at public hearing in Franklin

By Melanie Graham 
Milford Daily News

June 23, 2010 ... Local officials and the public lined up last night to make their opinions loud and clear about "devastating" effects a costly stormwater regulation would have on Milford, Bellingham and Franklin.

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Sen. Moore secures credit that will create affordable senior housing

June 22, 2010 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, recently announced that the Linwood Mill complex in Northbridge will be allowed to use $610,000 in state tax credits and $1,550,000 in Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) program subsidies to produce 75 affordable rental units, including 8 units set aside for low-income households.

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Civil rights and public safety bill receives support

June 22, 2010 ... In its June 22 Editorial, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette supported bi-partisan legislation filed by Rep. George Peterson, R-Grafton, and Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, that improves public safety and protects the rights of law-abiding citizens. The Telegram also criticized competing legislation (House Bill No. 4102) sponsored by Governor Deval Patrick, calling the Peterson-Moore bill " a much more thoughtful, detailed and reasoned proposal."

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June 21, 2010 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore addressing those in attendance at the Gun Owner Action League's (GOAL) annual banquet, which was recently held at the Boxborough Holiday Inn. Sen. Moore, who holds an A+ rating with the firearms advocate group, was joined by Sandy Froman, an NRA past President, and Patriots Linebacker Matt Light at the banquet. 

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June 21, 2010 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, (right) recently recognized Oxford Lion’s Club member, John Tagg (left) for his 50 years of dedicated service to the local chapter of the organization. Mr. Tagg has had perfect attendance over the half century of his being a Lion, never missing an Oxford Lion’s Club meeting, event or function—even when travel is necessary. The surprise event for Mr. Tagg was held at the Pine Ridge Country Club in Oxford, and was attended by fellow Lions, local officials, and friends and family of the honoree. Sen. Moore offered an official Senate Citation recognizing Mr. Tagg’s accomplishments as a Lion, and offered some brief remarks at the event. 

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Advocates, Doctors, and Lawmakers call on the Legislature to Put Patients First

June 17, 2010 ... Massachusetts leads the nation with its innovative health reform and cost containment laws, and now a critical component of these laws - the pharmaceutical and medical device gift ban - is under attack. Critics of the gift ban want to undo the state’s commitment to health reform. We cannot allow an attempt to boost pharmaceutical profits to interfere with the true aim of health reform: ensuring affordable, accessible health care for our entire community.

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June 16, 2010 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, is encouraging residents of the Worcester & Norfolk District to participate in Highland Street Foundation’s “Free Fun Fridays” program, which kicks off on June 25. Free Fun Fridays is a family-oriented initiative that provides free admission to area museums and attractions every Friday, over a period of ten weeks.

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Remarks by Senator Richard T. Moore

June 16, 2010 ... “When President John F. Kennedy addressed the Massachusetts Legislature just before he was inaugurated, he mentioned the historic contribution this state has made to our national greatness. He said of this Commonwealth:

"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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Key U.S. Senator endorses Sen. Moore’s push for Polish VWP

June 16, 2010 ... Continuing an effort to allow Poland to participate in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, recently received an official correspondence that U.S. Senator John F. Kerry, D-MA, is endorsing Poland’s participation and is anticipating their “swift admittance” to VWP.

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June 15, 2010 ... Recently, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, presented a Joint Resolution and Governor’s Proclamation to the Massachusetts-New Hampshire Chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MA-NH MGFA), recognizing their work as the only volunteer health clinic devoted to the research of Myasthenia Gravis (MG). MG is a rare disease that causes weakness of the voluntary muscles and that can be fatal should proper care not be administered.

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June 15, 2010 ... Senator and Mrs. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, joined with members of the Uxbridge Fire Department and residents of the town at Sunday’s grand opening of the Uxbridge Antique Fire Museum at 18 Depot Street, Uxbridge. The museum opening was part of the annual Firefighter Memorial Sunday Observance. 

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June 15, 2010 ... Senator and Mrs. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, joined with the Polish-American Veterans and Auxiliary of Webster and Dudley to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Post this past weekend. They joined with those attending the anniversary for Mass at St. Joseph’s Basilica followed by dinner at the PAV quarters on Ray Street.

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June 15, 2010 ... While the landmark Massachusetts Health Care Reform passed in 2006 served as the foundation of the national health care reform recently signed into law by President Barrack Obama, it is also the subject of international interest.

Recently, the Consul General of France in New England, Christophe Gilhou, contacted Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, at the request of French officials to discuss the Massachusetts health reform effort with the French Secretary of Elder Affairs, during her visit to the United States. Sen. Moore was among the principal architects of the Massachusetts health reform law and chairs the Legislature’s Committee on Health Care Financing. Moore is also the incoming President of the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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By Senator Richard T. Moore

Health officials are becoming increasingly concerned about the overuse of salt, or specifically sodium, in our lives. Salt has played an important role in civilization for thousands of years—even pre-dating the days of the ancient Egyptians and Romans. In almost every religion in the world, salt plays an important role. It has been a preservative, a medicine, even a form of pay. The phrase, “worth one’s salt” is believed to originate from the concept of whether one was worth what he or she was being paid.

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June 10, 2010 ... Recently, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, (far left) was joined by Sen. Michael O. Moore, D-Millbury, (far right) and Rep. John Fernandes, D-Milford, (left of Sen. M. Moore) in welcoming Nipmuc Regional High School students to the Massachusetts State House. The students, who are currently juniors at Nipmuc Regional, are part of “Project Tomorrow,” an educational non-profit initiative that ensures that today’s students are well prepared to be future innovators, leaders and engaged citizens of the world.

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Plan offers temporary relief until future flyover project

June 10, 2010 ... After closely working with Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray and Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) officials and staff, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, recently announced that the intersection of Route 146 and Boston Road on the Sutton/Millbury line will be receiving around $6 million for turning lanes and traffic signals.

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June 10, 2010 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, recently joined with Maria Valenca and Milford’s Portuguese Community on June 5th at St. Mary’s Church in Milford to celebrate the Day of Portugal with a traditional dinner and folk dancing. The celebration, officially Dia de Camões, de Portugal e das Comunidades Portuguesas ("Day of Camões, Portugal, and the Portuguese Communities"), marks the date of Luis de Camoe's death in June 10, 1580 and is Portugal's National Day. Camões wrote the Os Lusiadas, Portugal's national epic poem celebrating Portuguese history and achievements. Although it is only officially celebrated in Portugal, Portuguese citizens and also Portuguese immigrants throughout the world celebrate this holiday. The poem is mainly about the 16th century Portuguese explorations, which brought fame and fortune to Portugal. Camões' poem, considered one of the finest and most important works in Portuguese literature, became a symbol for the greatness of the Portuguese nation.

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June 9, 2010 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, President-elect of the National Conference of State Legislatures, welcomed participants today to the Public Health Law Summit on Sodium Reduction being held in Atlanta, Georgia. In his remarks entitled, “A Health Policy that must be Worth Its Salt,” Sen. Moore, D-Uxbridge, compared the need to educate the public on over-consumption of sodium to the campaigns against smoking and drunk driving.

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June 7, 2010 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, (far left) recently welcomed sixth grade students, teachers and chaperones from St. Anne’s School in Webster to the Massachusetts State House for a tour of the building’s Senate Chamber. After personally speaking about the Chamber and its rich history in the Massachusetts legislative process, Sen. Moore fielded a bevy of questions from the curious students before they went on to conduct a complete tour of the entire State House. 

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May 7, 2010 ... The Partnership for a Heart-Healthy Stroke-Free Massachusetts recently honored the Legislature’s top health policy legislator at its Sixth Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon last week. Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, was selected for the group’s 2010 “Public Policy Award” for his “advocacy on Massachusetts health care issues including the sponsorship of significant public health related legislation,” as according to the notation on the award.

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Sen. Moore encourages residents to observe CPR Awareness Week

June 2, 2010 ... Stressing the crucial moments that are essential to the well being of a person in cardiac arrest, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, is encouraging residents to observe National CPR Awareness Week. While the official observation—sponsored by the American Heart Association—ends on June 7, the Association will continue its CPR Awareness programming throughout the remainder of the month of June.

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Memorial Day Remarks by Senator Richard T. Moore

June 1, 2010 ... “On this Memorial Day, Americans are called to visit memorials and cemeteries to honor and respect the tremendous sacrifice that our fellow countrymen made to establish and preserve the freedoms that we, too often, seem to take for granted. It is a day for sounding forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat in the mournful notes of ‘Taps.’ It is a day for us all to remember and reflect on all who proudly stood between ‘their loved homes and wars desolation.’

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