Senator Mike Moore
@senmikemoore.bsky.social
State Senator proudly representing the Second Worcester District in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Cannabis Control Commission has been plagued by operational issues and scandal since it was established in 2016. I sat down with recently-reseated CCC Chair Shannon O'Brien to discuss her legal battle to stay on the Commission and her vision for a more reliable and more efficient agency.
Moore Than Politics - Going To Pot - Shannon O'Brien, Chair of the Mass. Cannabis Control Commission
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November 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The Cannabis Control Commission has been plagued by operational issues and scandal since it was established in 2016. I sat down with recently-reseated CCC Chair Shannon O'Brien to discuss her legal battle to stay on the Commission and her vision for a more reliable and more efficient agency.
Today, I testified before the Joint Committee on Housing in support of my bill banning AI rent setting, S.1016.
AI-powered price fixing is still price fixing. My bill, if passed, would update our laws to ensure landlords face consequences for coordinating rent hikes through algorithms.
AI-powered price fixing is still price fixing. My bill, if passed, would update our laws to ensure landlords face consequences for coordinating rent hikes through algorithms.
November 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Today, I testified before the Joint Committee on Housing in support of my bill banning AI rent setting, S.1016.
AI-powered price fixing is still price fixing. My bill, if passed, would update our laws to ensure landlords face consequences for coordinating rent hikes through algorithms.
AI-powered price fixing is still price fixing. My bill, if passed, would update our laws to ensure landlords face consequences for coordinating rent hikes through algorithms.
Over the weekend, I visited Hack for Human Impact, a one-day innovation sprint where students from across Central MA came together to use real civic data and AI to design solutions for the public good. Hosted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute, College of the Holy Cross, and my friend Shauna Conway.
November 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Over the weekend, I visited Hack for Human Impact, a one-day innovation sprint where students from across Central MA came together to use real civic data and AI to design solutions for the public good. Hosted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute, College of the Holy Cross, and my friend Shauna Conway.
I joined dozens of state legislators in DC meeting with members of Congress today to discuss how we can protect states' ability to regulate artificial intelligence.
November 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I joined dozens of state legislators in DC meeting with members of Congress today to discuss how we can protect states' ability to regulate artificial intelligence.
I'd like to offer a huge congratulations to EcoTarium for celebrating the grand opening of their brand new Stoddard Exhibition Hall! The 6,400 square foot expansion will allow the museum to host exciting and ambitious travelling exhibits right here in Central Massachusetts.
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I'd like to offer a huge congratulations to EcoTarium for celebrating the grand opening of their brand new Stoddard Exhibition Hall! The 6,400 square foot expansion will allow the museum to host exciting and ambitious travelling exhibits right here in Central Massachusetts.
Get excited — the 2025 MassDOT Name a Snow Plow Contest is officially open!
Students in grades K-8 from across MA are invited to submit snow plow name ideas for the chance to win money for their classroom. 12 winners will be chosen. Enter by 12/5!
Enter here: www.mass.gov/name-a-snowp...
Students in grades K-8 from across MA are invited to submit snow plow name ideas for the chance to win money for their classroom. 12 winners will be chosen. Enter by 12/5!
Enter here: www.mass.gov/name-a-snowp...
November 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Get excited — the 2025 MassDOT Name a Snow Plow Contest is officially open!
Students in grades K-8 from across MA are invited to submit snow plow name ideas for the chance to win money for their classroom. 12 winners will be chosen. Enter by 12/5!
Enter here: www.mass.gov/name-a-snowp...
Students in grades K-8 from across MA are invited to submit snow plow name ideas for the chance to win money for their classroom. 12 winners will be chosen. Enter by 12/5!
Enter here: www.mass.gov/name-a-snowp...
It was a pleasure to join Auburn Chamber of Commerce yesterday for a conversation with town leadership where we discussed how we can continue to grow the town's economy and empower local small businesses. We heard from Town Manager Vecchio, Police Chief Mills, Fire Chief Coleman, and more.
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
It was a pleasure to join Auburn Chamber of Commerce yesterday for a conversation with town leadership where we discussed how we can continue to grow the town's economy and empower local small businesses. We heard from Town Manager Vecchio, Police Chief Mills, Fire Chief Coleman, and more.
It was an honor to observe Veterans Day yesterday with Veterans Inc. for their annual Pancake Breakfast. I heard so many stories of bravery, loss, and triumph — stories that only those who have put their lives on the line for this nation can share.
November 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It was an honor to observe Veterans Day yesterday with Veterans Inc. for their annual Pancake Breakfast. I heard so many stories of bravery, loss, and triumph — stories that only those who have put their lives on the line for this nation can share.
National Guard troops across the country are being asked to potentially violate the sovereignty of other states and the constitutional rights of ordinary Americans by a president who wants to use them like pawns in his game of intimidation. 🧵(1/3)
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
National Guard troops across the country are being asked to potentially violate the sovereignty of other states and the constitutional rights of ordinary Americans by a president who wants to use them like pawns in his game of intimidation. 🧵(1/3)
Commissioner of the DESE Pedro Martinez joined myself, Sen Robyn Kennedy, Rep David LeBoeuf, and other local leaders last week to tour Worcester Technical High School. During our visit, we talked to students and sat in on their incredible hands-on lessons.
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Commissioner of the DESE Pedro Martinez joined myself, Sen Robyn Kennedy, Rep David LeBoeuf, and other local leaders last week to tour Worcester Technical High School. During our visit, we talked to students and sat in on their incredible hands-on lessons.
Recently, several colleges in Worcester have been unilaterally expanding their footprints — buying up properties in Gateway Park, Lincoln Square, and more. While we are thrilled to see these schools succeed, they have an obligation to work with the communities they are changing when they do so.
Opinion/Guest column: City deserves transparency on college expansion plans
What is needed are new tools and commitments to strengthen the city’s tax base and create jobs for Worcester residents and local college graduates.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Recently, several colleges in Worcester have been unilaterally expanding their footprints — buying up properties in Gateway Park, Lincoln Square, and more. While we are thrilled to see these schools succeed, they have an obligation to work with the communities they are changing when they do so.
Worcester's Hill-O-Ween is always one of my favorite events of the year, and this year's was no different! It was so much fun handing out candy and meeting neighbors on Union Hill Friday.
November 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Worcester's Hill-O-Ween is always one of my favorite events of the year, and this year's was no different! It was so much fun handing out candy and meeting neighbors on Union Hill Friday.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Halloween! I hope your evening is full of tasty treats, spooky costumes, and great memories with your friends and neighbors. 🎃👻
October 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Wishing everyone a very Happy Halloween! I hope your evening is full of tasty treats, spooky costumes, and great memories with your friends and neighbors. 🎃👻
Today, I had the opportunity to testify in favor of S.1343, a bill that would allow legislative staffers the right to form a union. This has been an effort years in the making — dozens of Senate staff, including two of my former Chiefs of Staff, have tirelessly worked to organize their colleagues.
October 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Today, I had the opportunity to testify in favor of S.1343, a bill that would allow legislative staffers the right to form a union. This has been an effort years in the making — dozens of Senate staff, including two of my former Chiefs of Staff, have tirelessly worked to organize their colleagues.
Dozens of advocates came to rally in support of wildlife and testify in favor of S.644/H.965, Rep Hawkins and I's bills curbing the use of anticoagulant rat poisons. These poisons accumulate in the bodies of animals who eat rodents, endangering hawks, bobcats, eagles, foxes, and other animals.
October 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Dozens of advocates came to rally in support of wildlife and testify in favor of S.644/H.965, Rep Hawkins and I's bills curbing the use of anticoagulant rat poisons. These poisons accumulate in the bodies of animals who eat rodents, endangering hawks, bobcats, eagles, foxes, and other animals.
Anyone can fly a drone. While federal law limits how we can regulate them on the state level, my bill banning the weaponization of drones is becoming more urgent by the day.
If signed into law, S.1208 would ban the manufacture, sale, or use of drones and other robots that are mounted with a weapon.
If signed into law, S.1208 would ban the manufacture, sale, or use of drones and other robots that are mounted with a weapon.
Can you shoot down a drone hovering over your property in Massachusetts? What the law says
Here's a rundown of the basic rules for operating a drone, according to the FAA, and what to know if a drone flies over your home.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Anyone can fly a drone. While federal law limits how we can regulate them on the state level, my bill banning the weaponization of drones is becoming more urgent by the day.
If signed into law, S.1208 would ban the manufacture, sale, or use of drones and other robots that are mounted with a weapon.
If signed into law, S.1208 would ban the manufacture, sale, or use of drones and other robots that are mounted with a weapon.
I was so thrilled to welcome Auditor Diana DiZoglio to Moore Than Politics as my very first guest! We covered a lot of ground, including the status of the audit of the legislature.
Watch our full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BEi...
Watch our full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BEi...
Moore Than Politics - Episode 1 - Challenging The State Audit
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October 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I was so thrilled to welcome Auditor Diana DiZoglio to Moore Than Politics as my very first guest! We covered a lot of ground, including the status of the audit of the legislature.
Watch our full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BEi...
Watch our full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BEi...
Introducing Moore Than Politics, my brand new podcast! Join me for in-depth conversations with local newsmakers about the latest happenings in the Commonwealth and beyond.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Moore Than Politics
Government Podcast · Updated Monthly · Join Massachusetts State Senator Michael Moore for in-depth conversations with local newsmakers about the latest happenings in the Commonwealth and beyond. Moore...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Introducing Moore Than Politics, my brand new podcast! Join me for in-depth conversations with local newsmakers about the latest happenings in the Commonwealth and beyond.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
I'm so thrilled to share that my bill designating Diwali Day as a state holiday has been advanced out of committee. This legislation, if signed into law, would recognize the importance of the Festival of Lights to our Indian-American and Hindu communities here in Massachusetts.
Bill S.2184
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October 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I'm so thrilled to share that my bill designating Diwali Day as a state holiday has been advanced out of committee. This legislation, if signed into law, would recognize the importance of the Festival of Lights to our Indian-American and Hindu communities here in Massachusetts.
Advocates delivered over 7,500 signatures to my office in support of S.588, to create a Climate Change Superfund.
This bill, which I am a co-sponsor of, would require the biggest polluters to set aside dollars for those affected by extreme weather — a burden that currently falls on taxpayers.
This bill, which I am a co-sponsor of, would require the biggest polluters to set aside dollars for those affected by extreme weather — a burden that currently falls on taxpayers.
October 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Advocates delivered over 7,500 signatures to my office in support of S.588, to create a Climate Change Superfund.
This bill, which I am a co-sponsor of, would require the biggest polluters to set aside dollars for those affected by extreme weather — a burden that currently falls on taxpayers.
This bill, which I am a co-sponsor of, would require the biggest polluters to set aside dollars for those affected by extreme weather — a burden that currently falls on taxpayers.
Wishing a very Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating the Hindu Festival of Lights!
October 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Wishing a very Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating the Hindu Festival of Lights!
As of today, every homebuyer in the Commonwealth will have the right to request a home inspection before the completion of a sale.
That means buyers will be able to know if the home they are about to spend their life savings on is in good condition before they commit to buying it.
That means buyers will be able to know if the home they are about to spend their life savings on is in good condition before they commit to buying it.
New law on home sales takes effect in Massachusetts
A new real estate law takes effect in Massachusetts on October 15, designed to prevent home sellers from accepting an offer based on a buyer waiving a home inspection.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
As of today, every homebuyer in the Commonwealth will have the right to request a home inspection before the completion of a sale.
That means buyers will be able to know if the home they are about to spend their life savings on is in good condition before they commit to buying it.
That means buyers will be able to know if the home they are about to spend their life savings on is in good condition before they commit to buying it.
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 fall can be found below and on my website: www.senatormikemoore.com/district-off...
Office hours for the fall can be found below and on my website: www.senatormikemoore.com/district-off...
October 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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 fall can be found below and on my website: www.senatormikemoore.com/district-off...
Office hours for the fall can be found below and on my website: www.senatormikemoore.com/district-off...
It was a pleasure to visit Post 22 for their ribbon cutting in Westborough last week! This organization provides real-world job training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, helping them gain independence and work in their communities through programs like Ben's Beans!
October 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
It was a pleasure to visit Post 22 for their ribbon cutting in Westborough last week! This organization provides real-world job training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, helping them gain independence and work in their communities through programs like Ben's Beans!
Today, Representative Hannah Kane and I hosted a roundtable discussion on women's health and Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C). We heard from doctors, dietitians, advocates, and patients about this serious lifelong condition and how it affects the lives of those who live with it.
October 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Today, Representative Hannah Kane and I hosted a roundtable discussion on women's health and Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C). We heard from doctors, dietitians, advocates, and patients about this serious lifelong condition and how it affects the lives of those who live with it.