Senator Michael Moore Highlights Wins for Central MA in New State Budget, Warns of Federal Cuts Ahead

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WORCESTER, MASS.- State Senator Michael Moore discusses the recently signed state budget and what Central Massachusetts can expect, including funding for veterans’ services, firefighter cancer screenings, a local museum/zoo, afterschool programs, workforce development, and more. The senator also addresses concerns about potential federal budget cuts and their impact on state programs, pushing back that the central Massachusetts delegation is not bringing enough funding back to the region. Senator Moore highlights several earmarks and funding secured for central Massachusetts, including $500,000 for Veterans Inc., $250,000 for firefighter cancer screenings, and money for local organizations and programs. He discusses the advocacy efforts of a local citizen, Diane Carter, who pushed for legislation banning PFAS chemicals in firefighter gear, leading to Massachusetts becoming one of the first states to pass such a law. The senator expresses concerns about potential federal budget cuts, including those to Medicaid, SNAP, and education programs, and how these cuts could impact the state. He also discusses state efforts to regulate emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and protect consumer privacy.