Signature Accomplishments

Signed Comprehensive Gun Safety Legislation into Law

_{Legislation includes banning large-capacity magazines, raising age minimum to purchase firearms or ammunition to 21, prohibiting open carry of loaded rifles or shotguns in public, ensuring firearms must be safely secured and banning the sale of assault weapons.}

Climbed 10 Spots in the “Best States” Ranking

_{RI has climbed 10 spots to #24 in the U.S. News & World Report “Best States” ranking. Our economy has climbed 12 spots from #28 to #16.}

Set New RI Tourism Records

_{A record-breaking 29.4 million visitors came to RI in 2024.}

Doubled the Number of “Science Research and Development” Jobs

_{Average salaries in this industry grew from $105,000 to $175,000 over five years.}

Advanced Pawtucket’s Tidewater Landing Development

_{Cast the tie-breaking vote for the Centreville Bank Stadium and recently announced the next phase of economic development in the area.}

Launched a $6.7M Program to Recruit and Retain Primary Care Doctors

_{Provided grants to 85 primary care practices to recruit new doctors and expand their capacity to take on more patients.}

Saved Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center from Closing

_{Worked with state leaders to ensure health services for the community and protect over 2,000 jobs.}

Launched Ocean State Labs

_{Through the state’s first Life Science Hub, launched a new life science business incubator in the heart of the 195 District.}

Invested in Bristol’s Unity Park

_{Positioned Unity Park as a center of blue-economy innovation, including the expansion of local businesses: Flux Marine and VATN systems.}

Supported SNAP Recipients During Federal Government Shutdown

_{Leveraged existing funding to provide benefits to Rhode Islanders in dire need of food assistance.}

Facilitated an End to the Butler Hospital Strike

_{Negotiated behind the scenes with hospital and union leadership.}

Opened Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

_{Providing access behavioral health, and crisis supports to more people in real time, regardless of their ability to pay.}

Built a New State Health Lab

_{Funded through a CDC grant, the laboratories support public health research, testing and response to emerging health issues.}

Passed the Single Largest Housing Bond in RI History

_{Worked with the General Assembly to make a $120M bond available to build more housing.}

Established Permanent Funding for Homelessness Supports

_{The Governor proposed and passed two permanent, recurring sources of state funding dedicated to homelessness services and supports.}