Val Lawson – Val Lawson for Senate

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2022 Endorsements

Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence

About Val

Lifelong East Providence resident
Married to Len Rounds, small business owner
Former classroom teacher, East Providence High School (U.S. History & Civics)
President, National Education Association Rhode Island
Graduate of East Providence High School; bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and Master of Education, Rhode Island College

Accomplishments

As your senator and President of the Rhode Island Senate, Val has delivered for
East Providence and Rhode Island.

CUTTING COSTS

Created Rhode Island’s first child tax credit
Eliminated Social Security taxes for all low- and middle-income Rhode Islanders, including younger retirees who were previously excluded
Reduced hidden school-related costs by strictly limiting school lunch fees
Delivered funding and support for the Eat Well, Be Well program, helping EP families and seniors access nutritious food, healthy eating resources, and community wellness services

MAKING HEALTH CARE MORE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE

Spearheaded the Senate’s 3rd annual health care package to address critical needs and shortages throughout our system
Advanced a primary care–focused public medical school at URI to help address the primary care doctor shortage
Expanded access to Medigap coverage by protecting seniors and individuals with disabilities from being denied supplemental insurance because of pre-existing conditions
Strengthened a 24/7 behavioral health crisis response system for children and families, connecting youth in crisis with immediate mental health support in their homes and communities

DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY ON THE WASHINGTON BRIDGE

Brought in former US Attorney Zachary Cunha to assist in Oversight hearings to bring accountability to RIDOT
Led Senate efforts to ensure monthly updates from RIDOT and a comprehensive audit of RIDOT’s handling of the Washington Bridge – increasing transparency, accountability, and oversight of the project’s management and spending
Created a small business grant program for those harmed by the bridge closure

INVESTING IN EDUCATION & WORKFORCE

Supported the creation of a CCRI Innovation Center to prepare students for in-demand careers
Expanded Temporary Caregiver Insurance so families can care for loved ones without losing income

PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS

Passed legislation creating a new two-year window for victims of past child sex abuse to sue the organizations that failed to protect them, giving more victims the opportunity to seek justice and hold their abusers accountable
Implemented a millionaire’s tax on the wealthiest RIers to help protect crucial health and safety-net services from President Trump’s massive federal funding cuts
Strengthened protections against fraudulent property transfers and deed theft by increasing safeguards and oversight in real estate filings, helping Rhode Islanders protect their homes and financial security

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Get In Touch

You can reach me at 401.316.5666 or vlawson814@gmail.com. I want to hear your feedback and learn what’s important to you.