We talked about the challenges faced by our neighbors with physical and mental disabilities at last Friday's Legislative Breakfast, held by the members of the Central Regional Citizens Advisory Board for the Department of Developmental Services.

Today, Governor Healey announced that her administration would be creating a tip line where Bay Staters can report misconduct by ICE & Border Patrol. This is exactly what 22 of my colleagues and I asked her to do in a January letter following the distressing scenes we witnessed in Minneapolis.

On the newest episode of Moore Than Politics, I sat down with Executive Vice President of the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association's Bob O’Koniewski to talk about the auto industry in Massachusetts. Listen here: moorethanpolitics.podbean.com/e/auto-world...

This week, the Healey Administration announced the recipients of two types of grants meant to boost the safety and security at nonprofits in the Commonwealth. 12 organizations in Westborough and Worcester are set to receive funds through these programs.

Auburn came together to celebrate Phyllis Gallant's 105th birthday over the weekend at Chester P. Tuttle Post 279! Phyllis, a WWII Navy Veteran, has long been an active member of the community – and the community showed up to recognize her special day. Happy birthday Phyllis! Here's to many more 🥳

Such a pleasure to attend the Safe Homes Gala on Friday! We celebrated the incredible individuals making a difference in Central Massachusetts and supported Safe Homes' vision of a community where LGBTQ+ youth feel understood and empowered.

I visited Shrewsbury to celebrate the town's historic $2.6 million SWIFR grant award! These dollars, awarded by the EPA, will help open a new drop-off recycling center & fund a new curbside composting program. I'm thrilled that Shrewsbury will now be one step closer to closing the waste loop.

I visited the Worcester Regional Food Hub today to chat with business leaders Kim & Jenny about the Food Hub's new kitchen facilities at Union Station! With 5 commercial kitchens, the WRFH serves as a starting point for chefs and entrepreneurs to begin making and selling food at a commercial scale.

I visited EcoTarium for their annual Legislative Breakfast yesterday to discuss the museum's work and how Beacon Hill can continue to support their mission of STEM education that is fun and accessible to people of all ages.

Friday's Family Health Center of Worcester Legislative Breakfast was a great opportunity for myself and other local officials to meet with the incredible individuals providing quality, affordable medical care to the Worcester community.

I sat down with former Juvenile Court Judge Carol Erskine and child welfare strategist Maureen Flatley on the latest episode of Moore Than Politics to discuss the state of the Commonwealth's child welfare system and recent high-profile failures. Tune in here, or wherever you get your podcasts:

Today was the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus' Black Excellence on the Hill celebration, and it was my honor to nominate Shrewsbury's Rubby Wuabu!

The unit pricing exemption is a simple way to cut expenses for small businesses and support the communities they serve. However, since the policy was written into law, the $5 million revenue threshold for the exemption has remained the same while the cost of products has risen significantly.

Such a pleasure to visit Shrewsbury Recreation Department's ribbon cutting yesterday! The new home of Shrewsbury Recreation is officially open after a year-long renovation of the historic building at 835 Main St. Rep Hannah Kane and I joined town officials to celebrate this wonderful occasion.

Shrewsbury Public Schools rang in the Lunar New Year with an afternoon of performances and music at Oak Middle School on Sunday. During the celebration, the Massachusetts Beijing Chinese Language School made a $5,000 donation to support Mandarin language programs at SPS and Saint John’s High School!

I want to be very clear: MA has the legal authority to regulate betting markets that operate like Polymarket & Kalshi. Why can't we? These corporations are misrepresenting what they are to shield themselves from regulations that protect everyday people and taxes that fund critical state services.

Ramadan Mubarak to all who began their fasts today! May this holy month of Ramadan be filled with peace, prosperity, and blessings.

Love was in the air at last week's Valentine's Dinner! Hosted by the Millbury Lions Foundation at the Millbury Senior Center, it was a pleasure joining so many neighbors to celebrate love and community with a delicious turkey dinner and tasty dessert.

Today is Presidents Day, and I'm honoring the incredible legacies of the great Founding Fathers. Their vision for this nation as a land of freedom and opportunity for all is something we must practice each and every day.

2026 is an election year, and we're already seeing campaigns use AI-generated pictures and videos to mislead voters. I secured an amendment in 2024 that banned the use of generated content to fool Bay Staters in the leadup to the election – but that protection expired after results were finalized.

I went on a field trip to New England Studios in Devens for the newest episode of Moore Than Politics! During my conversation with GM Gary Crossen and IATSE Local 481's Chris O’Donnell, we discussed the robust union-powered film industry we've built here in MA.

Today at Quinsigamond Community College, we celebrated a new partnership between Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Massachusetts Apprenticeship Network! This partnership will help expand apprenticeship opportunities for students in Central Mass.

It's feeling like summer compared to last week — and summer means pools and beaches! @MassDCR is now hiring for summer positions across the Commonwealth, and they're offering up to $1,000 in early sign-on and retention bonuses. Find more details and apply here: www.mass.gov/guides/dcr-l...

In the days after Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia passed away, Senator Kennedy, Senator Durant, & I sent a letter to the Governor & AG demanding an independent investigation into the events leading up to his death. Shortly after, AG Campbell appointed special prosecutor David Meier to do just that.

What a pleasure to join so many friends, neighbors, and elected officials to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Knox Trail over the weekend!

Last night, a police officer from my hometown of Millbury was shot during during a confrontation with a suspect at a shopping plaza in Spencer. While I'm shocked to hear that the officer sustained multiple wounds at the hands of the suspect, I'm grateful that he is in stable condition at a hospital.

I joined Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier and WPD crash reconstruction supervisor Sergeant James Foley today in support of S.2344, a bill that would allow cities and towns to implement traffic cameras to enforce right light compliance, speed limits, & school zone laws.

Today's Paws and Policy Information Day at the State House was a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness about the important animal welfare bills before the Legislature, including three of mine! The bills include:

It was such a pleasure to welcome the Westborough High School Law Club to the State House yesterday! Rep Hannah Kane, Rep Kate Donaghue, and I discussed with these incredible students what our day-to-day work on Beacon Hill looks like and shared what public service means to us.

Today is Groundhog Day and this morning, EcoTarium's Cornelia predicted six more weeks of winter. I hope she is wrong, but who am I to doubt Cornelia's wisdom? Happy Groundhog Day! www.masslive.com/worcester/20...

The Trump Administration’s willingness to use the power of the federal government to hurt and even kill US citizens is shocking. MA must be prepared for the possibility that President Trump unleashes his masked agents on the people of the Commonwealth for having the audacity to stand up to him.

Earlier this week, I visited MOTW Coffee in Shrewsbury for a legislative meet and greet with members of our local Muslim community. We had thoughtful discussions about policy, community, and the challenges Muslims face in the Commonwealth. Thank you to MOTW for hosting this wonderful conversation!

Worcester Mayor Joe Petty is my guest on the newest episode of Moore Than Politics! Tune in for our discussion on recent ICE actions, the city's historic investment in its schools, and the challenges the Mayor hopes to address during his upcoming term.

Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorates the six million Jews and millions more belonging to other minority groups who lost their lives at the hands of the murderous Nazis. We must never forget what the Nazis did or the path Adolf Hitler followed to reach power.

The full recording of last week's conversation on AI Ethics is now available to watch on the Legislature's website. I hope you will tune in for this important conversation: malegislature.gov/Events/Speci...

WEATHER ALERT: Extreme cold temperatures are expected over the next several days well into the single digits, with forecasts expecting up to 1-2 feet of snow on Sunday into Monday. Officials are urging residents to stay indoors and, if going outside, to dress in layers.

Today, I visited Museum of Worcester to celebrate the unveiling of William Wallace Way! This stretch of road was renamed to honor the 50 year long career of Bill Wallace, the museum's former director and the man who built the institution into what it is today.

Bill's story is not unique — patients across MA are being hit with enormous bills because insurance companies deem some ambulance services "out of network." I recently spoke with NBC News about my legislation that would allow ambulance rates to be standardized locally & would limit co-pays to $100.

We had a fantastic dialogue at the State House today about the state of artificial intelligence and the future of regulations on this new technology. My takeaway? We're not so far apart on our views of what reasonable guardrails will best protect Bay Staters from the drawbacks of AI.

So thrilled to visit Westborough Public Library yesterday for their Legislative Breakfast! We heard from librarians and community members about the wide array of programs and resources WPL offers, as well as the importance of libraries to the people they serve.

After its temporary closure for renovations over the fall, Millbury Senior Center has reopened and today hosted a New Years party for the community! I was thrilled to join with my District Director Doreen to serve up plates and hand out Doreen's famous cupcakes.

Moore Than Politics episode 6 is now live, featuring political analyst Mary Anne Marsh! We discuss the most critical news of the day including healthcare costs and the President's actions in Venezuela. Plus, we ask — where are the Epstein Files? Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Did you know that creating & possessing AI-generated child sexual abuse material is not illegal in MA? It's shocking, but we have not yet updated our laws to prevent this. My bill, S.2633, closes this loophole and gives us the tools to go after the sick individuals who exploit children in this way.

2025 WRAPPED: This year, my amendment was unanimously adopted with a simple idea: by creating a training curriculum for service members, MA is empowering our National Guard with the knowledge they need to determine, if they are federalized, whether the orders they receive are lawful.

I sat down with Everytown for Gun Safety's Chris Marvin on my podcast Moore Than Politics to discuss Massachusetts' upcoming live fire training requirement for LTCs and the in-depth gun safety programs he is developing within Everytown. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Have a problem you need help with or an issue you'd like to discuss in person? I'd like to invite you to my office hours. Office hours for the winter can be found below and on my website: www.senatormikemoore.com/district-off...

2025 WRAPPED: Last year, the Senate unanimously passed my bill expanding Nicky's Law. It expands the coverage of the original law to include individuals working for day habilitation programs contracted by MassHealth with allegations of abuse against them — closing a critical loophole.

Thanks to a recent Boston Globe report, more attention is being drawn to how Sheriffs are spending the money they collect through their Civil Process Offices. My bill, which I first introduced in 2013, aims at bringing more transparency to how these dollars are being spent.

2025 WRAPPED: My bill legalizing school bus mounted traffic cameras was signed into law this year! This bill creates the option for districts to install automated traffic enforcement cameras on school busses, making it easier to enforce penalties against drivers who pass a bus while it's stopped.

2025 WRAPPED: Earlier this year, the Senate passed one of the strongest data protection bills in the nation. The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, which I introduced, reverses decades of invasive Big Tech business practices and puts you back in control of your own data.