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.
What's New
Rep Megan Cotter Talks Latest Forest Fire Mitigation Legislation I join Bill Bartholomew to discuss my latest legislative efforts to mitigate forest fires in Rhode Island.
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.
Follow me on Substack for the behind-the-scenes story and why this legislation is so important:
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.
Change starts here. And we’re just getting started. Read more:
I had privilege of speaking at The State House rally organized by Indivisible RI organized the event in partnership with Climate Action RI, RI Working Families Party, Black Lives Matter RI PAC, and Reclaim RI.
We can fight back and win with real issues, not conspiracy theories and distractions. When you stand up for families, when you stand up for working-class people, the people will have your back. Bring the energy, shut down the grift. Stop the Musk takeover. Take action at the State level, and Rhode Islanders will have your back the way they’ve always had mine.
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. It’s time we stand up for the people of RI and demand accountability over empty promises. 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.
I’m excited to share my latest newsletter, which includes updates on the work we’re doing at the State House and in our community. You’ll find details about some upcoming events that I’m thrilled to share with you.
Working For You
Supporting Taxpayers
Increased tax exemptions for Social Security and retirement income, passed a $250 child tax credit,restored cost of living adjustments for retirees, and supported car tax elimination.
Secured more funding for public schools in regional school districts.
Brought more money into the community than any other Representative in the past decade.
Protecting our
Forests
Advocated and added funding for two forest ranger positions to maintain forest health.
Formed the Forest Management Commission in response to the Exeter forest fire.
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.
Worked with RIPTA to fund a van for Wood River Health, improving access to affordable healthcare.
Our Campaign Has Been Proudly Endorsed by:
