ISSUES

1/9

I'm proud to run for re-election as your State Senator, and I respectfully ask for your support.

Since the day you first elected me, I've believed my responsibility as your State Senator is simple.

FIRST, FIGHT EVERY DAY FOR CUMBERLAND & LINCOLN.

That means bringing home the resources and investments our community deserves. Together, we've secured historic investments to modernize every Cumberland school, improved Diamond Hill Park, advanced the redevelopment of Broad Street, invested in our roads and infrastructure, and delivered millions of dollars for local education.

SECOND, LEAD ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER ACROSS RHODE ISLAND.

I've worked to strengthen education funding, improve access to health care, grow our health care workforce, support good-paying jobs, lower energy costs, and provide tax relief for seniors and working families.

This election will be different. Conservative outside political organizations have publicly indicated they intend to spend heavily to influence this Democratic primary. I believe this election should be decided by the people of Cumberland and Lincoln-not by outside special interests.

I'm proud of what we've accomplished together, but there's still more work to do. I hope I'll once again earn your trust, your vote, and your support.

Thank you for the privilege of serving as your State Senator and I ask for your support on the September 9th primary.

- Ryan

-- Senator Ryan Pearson --

Fighting For Relief For Residents

Rhode Islanders are struggling under the weight of inflation. As Finance Committee Chairman, Sen. Pearson led efforts to allocate state and federal funds in ways that would provide relief for residents of our community. He fully eliminated the car tax; expanded property tax relief for seniors; increased the income tax exemption for retirees; and eliminated taxes on military pensions. He also passed a $250 per child tax credit.

Education Is A Top Priority

Sen. Pearson has worked relentlessly to improve the school funding formula so that it is fairer to all communities across the state, including increasing aid to Cumberland by $1.5 million and Lincoln by $1.8 million. He also secured state funding for school construction projects across Lincoln and Cumberland. He championed the sweeping 2019 school reforms modeled on the gold standard in Massachusetts. He also worked to add 2,600 public Pre-K seats, with a commitment to reach 5,000 seats this year. Also this year, he built on his previous work by enacting high quality curriculum and accountability measures for every school in the state. And in the realm of higher education, he created a HOPE scholarship program at RIC to help ensure the cost is not a barrier to college education in Rhode Island

Supporting Economic Vitality

Sen. Pearson is working to ensure that Rhode Island’s economy is working for everyone, including making the largest-ever state investment to build and incentivize affordable housing in every community. Sen. Pearson also helped steer investment in job training and student loan repayment assistance to increase available workers, and ensured record investments in roads, bridges, airports and other infrastructure. This session, he successfully eliminated the tangible tax for 75% of businesses across the state.

Improving Health Care & Lowering Costs of Care

This year, Sen. Pearson brought an unprecedented level of focus to health care availability and costs, after he previously led efforts to reform Medicaid payments, ensuring access to care while reducing insurance premiums. He also supported initiatives to ensure delivery of quality care right here in Rhode Island, reducing reliance on out-of-state options; expanded health insurance coverage for children and pregnant women; and strengthened mental health services for patients and providers.