I'm Megan Cotter.
I'm a Democrat representing District 39 because Exeter, Hopkinton, and Richmond deserve representatives who will bring our community's values of decency and hard work to the State House.
Please reach out with your ideas and questions! Contact me at Megan@megancotterri.com
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About Megan
I am not a career politician. I am a working mom who stands up for families. I know that if we work together we can make real progress, because I’ve seen it happen. Representing you and the people of District 39 has been a great honor and truly inspiring. I’d love to hear your ideas for our community.
My Priorities
I am fighting for schools, kids lower energy costs. I am a champion for green jobs and renewable energy along with protecting our environment. I believe in strong public schools and keeping our community affordable. We must protect our healthcare to keep our community strong.
Working for You
Supporting Taxpayers
Increased tax exemptions for Social Security and retirement income
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Passed a $250 child tax credit
Restored cost of living adjustments for retirees and supported car tax elimination
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Secured more funding for public schools in regional school districts
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Brought more money into the community than any other Representative in the past decade
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Protecting Our Forests
Advocated and added funding for two forest ranger positions to maintain forest health
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Formed the Forest Management Commission in response to the Exeter forest fire
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Sponsored a bill to make the Green Bond greener, securing additional funds for farms, forest management, and open spaces
Reducing the Cost of Healthcare
Fully funded the plan to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates next year, making healthcare more accessible and affordable
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Worked with RIPTA to fund a van for Wood River Health, improving access to affordable healthcare
What's New
The Real Cost of Washington's Shutdown
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"Here in Rhode Island, we can't control what happens in Congress, but we can do what Washington won't. We can help families. The real cost of this shutdown isn't measured in lost paychecks. It's in the stress at the dinner table, the anxiety at home, and the disappointment from people who just want government to work for the people, not political points. If Washington won't lead, Rhode Island should."
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Taking on Utility Companies Nationwide
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When I took on the utility companies in Rhode Island by introducing a cap on their profits, I knew it was the right thing for Rhode Islanders—and now, it's catching on nationwide. We started something big here in RI. States across the country are following our lead and demanding that utilities put people over profits. Proud to see this movement grow and even more proud to have helped spark it.
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Protecting Those Who Step Up When Disaster Hits
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Want to know more about the two bills I sponsored that unanimously passed the House? These bills protect the folks who show up when disaster hits—and they matter more than ever.
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Capping Utility Profits
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Rhode Islanders deserve better than corporate double-talk. While RI Energy insists that cutting profit margins will "hurt investment," the reality is that our communities are paying the price for bloated executive bonuses and misplaced priorities. Our hard-working neighbors deserve a utility that reinvests in local infrastructure and cuts energy bills—not one that buries profit at the expense of our families.
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My bill would cap electric and gas utilities' profits. Rhode Islanders are being pushed to the breaking point by sky-high utility rates. We faced a 47% electric rate hike in October 2022. With electricity costing an average of 27.57 cents per kilowatt-hour—61% higher than the national average—many families are paying over $130 a month just to keep the lights on. Meanwhile, the CEO of RI Energy received a 31% raise that year, taking home $11.97 million.
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