Currently holds the office of Rhode Island State Senate - District 5 until January 7, 2025.
Candidate for Rhode Island State Senate - District 5 in 2024 Rhode Island General Election.
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Get StartedSam believes that we need to replace the corporate welfare model with the proven techniques that have worked so well in Massachusetts. Learn more
Most importantly, Sam believes we need robust macroeconomic management. Learn more
Sam believes that our public school system must do more to prepare students for the duties of citizenship. Since a strong democracy requires educated citizens, Sam will work with his colleagues in both parties to fight for increased investments in civics education. Learn more
He believes in a vision of gun control that does much more to go after guns and much less to incarcerate yet more Rhode Islanders. Learn more
Sam believes that healthcare is a human right. Learn more
He strongly supported the successful Cover All Kids initiative to expand Medicaid coverage to all Rhode Island children regardless of immigration status. Learn more
Sam believes it is time to repeal the Medicaid cuts, and stopping the cuts and beginning to reverse them. Learn more
Sam believes that housing is a human right. Reducing market costs through zoning reform is important, but it is not enough to make housing affordable to our low-income neighbors. Learn more
Sam believes that state and local legislation should always seek to include non-citizen Rhode Islanders wherever possible. Learn more
He believes that Rhode Island must adopt comprehensive sanctuary state policies to protect undocumented Rhode Islanders. Learn more
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