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Representative In General Assembly District 14

State representatives serve in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, one of two chambers in Rhode Island’s General Assembly. Rhode Island Representatives serve on committees, introduce bills and enact laws, and lead the process of developing the annual state budget introduced by the Governor. They are elected every two years. There are 75 state representatives in Rhode Island and each representative represents approximately 14,000 Rhode Islanders.

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    Naiommi Baret
    (Dem)

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    Charlene M Lima
    (Dem)

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    Kassielle M Ramos
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

What steps will you take to ensure everyone living in our state has access to quality and affordable health care?

What will you do to combat the underlying issues driving the inflation rate such as in rising costs of housing, childcare, energy, and groceries?

What actions will you take to uphold the constitutional balance between federal and state authority in the administration of our state‑run elections?

What are the most important challenges facing our state and what do you propose to address them? 

What three actions will you support to protect, preserve, and enhance America’s democracy and why?

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Campaign Mailing Address 455 Laurel Hill Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
Campaign Phone (401)952-9067
Campaign Email replima@yahoo.com
Campaign X (Twitter) @ Charlene Lima @CharleneLimaRI
Campaign Instagram http://rep.charlene.lima
Campaign Endorsements LIUNA, Council 94, RIBCO, IBPO Local 301, Cranston Firefights, State Firefighters, SEIU/NAGE ,told will have RIFT, Neari, AFL-CIO and mor coming
Cover all children by expanding the Rite Track program. Increase state-funded premium tax credits on HealthSource RI to make commercial plans for more affordable rates for middle-income families who are over Medicaid limits. Income limits should be raised to allow more low-wage workers to qualify for RIte Care. Increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for all employees in the entire health care industry Establish state tax credits for nurses and med students who contract to stay in RI primary care Increase grants to FQHCs for underserved neighborhoods. State levels caps for on needed lifesaving meds. Prevent hospitals and systems from charging hidden fees for “facility fees Oversee and cap commercial insurance hikes (and more no room)
Make zoning laws easier to build and finance low-cost housing units. Increase housing bonds for public private housing developments. Use Vacant lots for housing.Expand CCAP requirements. Increase provider fees for childcare centers. Increase funding to Pre-K Complete overhaul of energy costs for utilities and incentives for reduction in use. Increase funding to RI Community food bank, Increase SNAP incentives and end local food taxes.
Fight overbroad election mandates that run contrary to RI statutes. We are a Republic so act like one. Give control to both the State Election Boards and local boards of canvassers for mail ballots and signature verification. Monitor voting systems, increase cyber security, and make sure voting equipment is modernized. Clean and purge voter rolls for errors and illegalities.
Housing, Healthcare, Pre-K and complete overhaul of the state school funding formulars. My potential solutions explained in above answers to previous questions.
Expanding state funding for increased local election cyber security and infrastructure Overhaul the process of state redistricting to ensure complete fairness and inclusivity. Increase avenues for automatic voter registration from just the DMV

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