I believe we have a lot in common. All around me I see people who work hard, who value our beautiful coastline, and who want a good education for their kids and safe neighborhoods. We all want a roof over our heads and affordable health care. We want a bright future for the next generation here in Rhode Island. We must start from community and set aside the divisions that stall progress. I will focus on bringing people together to grow investment in our local communities. Let's build a stronger Rhode Island!​​​​

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It's an honor to serve you as your State Representative. In the General Assembly, I serve as Deputy Majority Leader. I also serve on the Corporations Committee and the Innovation and Technology Committees. I’m deeply grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me and for the many conversations I’ve had with residents throughout my terms representing our district. I want to share highlights from 2025 and look ahead to the priorities I will continue to focus on in 2026.

 

2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION WRAP-UP

​Rising costs and uncertainty at the federal level required difficult choices, but the General Assembly ultimately passed a balanced budget that reflects our shared values, supporting families, caring for our seniors, and ensuring our communities have the resources they need to thrive. A major focus was strengthening health care. We made important investments to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for primary care providers, hospitals, and nursing homes. These investments help people access care closer to home and support the doctors, nurses, and caregivers who are the backbone of our health care system

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Housing was another top priority. I hear from young adults, working families, and seniors on fixed incomes who are concerned about rising rents, housing costs, and homelessness in our communities. This budget increases funding for homelessness services and dedicates new resources to affordable housing. While there is more work ahead, these steps move us forward by recognizing that stable housing is essential to family security, healthy aging, and overall community well-being. Deputy Majority Leader and I also serve on the Corporations Committee and the Innovation and Technology Committee

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We also strengthened support for our cities and towns by fully funding library aid, increasing education funding, especially for special education, and providing additional municipal assistance. Working on behalf of the towns I represent, this has been a successful year. We secured funding for the Charlestown Breachway rebuild, passed the South Kingstown High School bond, and advanced legislation allowing New Shoreham to increase landing fees, manage its water district, and better structure its taxing authority. These efforts reflect my commitment to working closely with local governments to deliver real, practical improvements for our communities.

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At the statewide level, I am especially proud to have sponsored and passed the Act on Coasts and the Purple Alert. The Act on Coasts provides Rhode Island with a clear roadmap to strengthen coastal infrastructure in the face of rising seas. Rather than debating the causes, I am focused on preparing our communities, particularly in District 36, for the changes we are already seeing along our coastline. The Purple Alert establishes an early alert system when individuals with disabilities go missing, making Rhode Island one of a small number of states to prioritize this vulnerable population. In partnership with advocates, families, and public safety officials, we turned a tragic situation into meaningful action that strengthens our public safety response and saves lives.

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At a time when news often emphasizes division and negativity, I remain committed to a different approach, one rooted in building community, strengthening relationships, and encouraging respectful, honest dialogue, even when we don’t always agree. I believe effective representation starts with listening, showing up, and treating one another with dignity.

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As I look ahead to 2026 and beyond, I am hopeful and determined. I will continue working to expand access to affordable health care, advance coastal preparedness, support our schools, address the housing crisis, help seniors age in place, and ensure our transportation systems work for rural communities. Above all, I remain focused on what matters most: our community and our shared humanity.