Candidate for Rhode Island Governor in 2026 Rhode Island General Election.
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Get StartedRhode Island ranks 48th in the nation for business. That ranking is a verdict on decades of red tape. We cut the permitting delays, give small businesses a direct seat at the table, and make Rhode Island the state where builders want to build again. Learn more
Every Rhode Island public school deploys AI-assisted learning tools by end of Year 2. Every teacher receives AI literacy training in Year 1. Goal: RI students rank top 10 nationally in digital readiness by 2030. Learn more
We rank 46th in education — and our best and brightest keep leaving. We invest in our people, bring AI tools into every classroom, retrain the workforce for real 2030 jobs, and give the next generation a reason to build their life here, not somewhere else. Learn more
Hawaii on-bill financing model: solar at zero upfront cost, financing attached to the electric meter, transfers automatically when you sell. Expands access to solar for renters, seniors, and low-income households. Target: 10,000 new rooftop installations in Term 1. Learn more
Build enough clean energy that Rhode Island attracts technology investment from manufacturers and AI companies. RI Energy Commerce Zones offer guaranteed power access and state equity participation. Per anchor tenant: $500M–$2B private investment, 500–2,000 construction jobs. Learn more
Two formal seasons each year: one to pass new legislation, one to review and improve existing laws. Collaborate with state executives to reduce regulatory burden and open commerce. The slogan: Let's Get Back to Work. Learn more
Rhode Island legislative salaries raised to $125,000 annually. Full-time commitment required. If we want above-average people in public service, we must pay above-average wages. A legislator should never choose between serving Rhode Island and providing for their family. Learn more
Rhode Island spends more administering healthcare than almost any comparable state. Consolidate duplicate systems, automate claims processing with AI, redirect savings to frontline care. Target: 10% reduction in per-capita admin cost by 2030. Learn more
Expand Federally Qualified Health Centers in underserved communities. Partner with community organizations and faith institutions to deliver primary care where people already are — not just where insurance is accepted. Learn more
Designate 15–20 target corridors pre-cleared for residential development: zoning done, environmental review done, utility connections done. A developer in an OWN RI Zone goes from RFP to groundbreaking in 30–60 days, not 30–60 months. Every zone: within 1 mile of public transit, mixed-income, ground-floor commercial required. Learn more
Rhode Island unemployment benefits include automatic enrollment in an AI and digital skills curriculum. Partner with CCRI, URI, and Bryant to deliver stackable credentials. Every Rhode Islander on unemployment leaves the program more employable than when they entered. Learn more
Rhode Island is one of only 8 states that still taxes Social Security. Seniors paid into this their whole lives. Taxing it back is wrong. We eliminate the Social Security tax in the first two years — so seniors keep what they earned. Learn more
Rhode Island is spending more than it earns — every single year. We publish a state P&L in plain English, hold every agency to a budget, and treat every dollar of spending like an investment that has to earn its return. No new taxes. Just accountability. Learn more
The people who taught our kids and ran into our burning buildings were promised a pension. That pension is only 60.4% funded — a broken promise from decades of politicians. Honoring it is not optional. We fund it, protect it, and keep the word the state gave. Learn more
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