Currently holds the office of Rhode Island State Senate - District 3 until January 7, 2025.
Candidate for Rhode Island State Senate - District 3 in 2024 Rhode Island General Election.
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Get StartedI also believe that a woman’s right to choose should not be limited by her lack of financial resources. For that reason, I support the expansion of Medicaid to provide quality reproductive health services, including those to terminate a pregnancy, at levels comparable to what is available through private insurance. Learn more
I support a comprehensive approach to fighting crime that includes expanded community policing, increased penalties for people who drive All Terrain Vehicles (ATVS) illegally on our streets Learn more
Greater support for effective crime prevention programs, such as after-school programs and more recreation opportunities. We must combine traditional law enforcement with innovative programs that we know work (such as the Nonviolence Institute and mental health counselors). Learn more
I will advocate for a transition to program in Connecticut, where cities and towns receive state reimbursement of 45% of the lost revenue from property owned by the state, and 77% of the revenue lost from real property owned by nonprofit educational institutions and hospitals. Learn more
I will support a review of the State’s program to reimburse municipalities for revenue lost from the presence of tax exempt real property. Learn more
The State’s funding formula does not provide adequate resources to the children in Providence and other urban public school districts. The state aid funding formula needs to be reviewed and improved. Learn more
I believe State’s takeover of the Providence Public Schools has encountered failures due to a lack of accountability. I will support greater accountability and oversight through different channels, including legislative hearings and changes to the Department of Education’s administrative structure to allow outside review of certain key decisions. Learn more
I believe that the General Assembly’s passage of the Act on Climate earlier this year, which establishes a timeline for conservation benchmarks to prevent unsustainable global warming, represents an important commitment that must be retained as the Act is implemented over the coming years. If elected, I will be ready to work with stakeholders to ensure that the State meets each statutory benchmark on the required schedule, while also examining experience to look for ways to accelerate the State’s transition to a sustainable and resilient future. Learn more
I support Rhode Island’s continued participation in the Transportation and Climate Initiative, which creates a system of “emission allowances” that gasoline and diesel fuel suppliers purchase to fund transportation pollution reduction initiatives represents a valuable tool in the battle against climate change, and I support sustaining and enhancing that initiative as we gain more knowledge and experience. Learn more
Stronger gun safety laws(including an assault weapons ban) to combat the influx of guns into Providence Learn more
I also believe that both private insurance and Medicaid should offer Rhode Islanders greater parity in terms of available mental health treatment to match more traditional medical treatment for bodily health. Learn more
I believe that access to quality health care (including reproductive health care) should not be denied Rhode Islanders based on a lack of resources. Therefore, I support the expansion of Medicaid coverage to provide all recipients with a broader and stronger “safety net” of medical care. Learn more
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