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.
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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. Meet Megan →
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
My Priorities
I am fighting for schools, kids, and 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.
What's New
Rep. Megan Cotter introduces bill to boost tax break for seniors
Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa and Rep. Megan Cotter are sponsoring a bill to provide relief to some of the state’s most vulnerable households by raising the eligibility limit and the maximum credit for the “circuit breaker” tax credit, which benefits low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities.
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Sen. Gu, Rep. Cotter introduce bills to cap electric & gas utilities’ profits
Representative Cotter (D-Dist. 39, Exeter, Richmond, Hopkinton), “While billion-dollar utility companies post record profits, families and seniors in our community are sitting at their kitchen tables trying to figure out how to pay their electric bills. Our profit cap bills are about protecting working families who are choosing between heat and groceries and making sure seniors on fixed incomes don’t have to live in the cold.
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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Cotter and DiPalma again push to make ‘green bond’ greener
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Just as they did before the 2024 state election, Sen. Louis P. DiPalma and Rep. Megan L. Cotter have introduced legislation to add land preservation programs to the “green bond” proposed for November’s ballot.
Legislation they have introduced would add funding to the proposed Green Bond for state and local programs for conservation of open space and farmland, as well as for recreational spaces and programs.
“Rhode Islanders value the protection of open space, which is evident by the wide approval our Green Bonds usually get each election. Conservation is usually a big part of our Green Bonds, and it’s what Rhode Islanders expect to get when they vote to support them,” said Representative Cotter.
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