Guest MINDSETTER™ Sen. Elaine Morgan: Playing Politics
Saturday, October 08, 2016
Living my entire life in Rhode Island has been wonderful. I have seen a lot of things in the political arena--the good, the bad, and the unethical. Breaking this unethical cycle is the challenge we must continue to undertake by staying on course.
What I hear in traveling across the country and talking with many people is this: “Oh, you’re from Rhode Island. Better you than me,” along with other derogatory comments. I hear many stories about how someone chose to leave R. I. because it was impossible to run a successful business in a climate of overtaxing and over-regulating.
One of these businessman now living in Georgia has a successful business employing over 250 people. We must keep these people here! Having started four businesses myself and having struggled to stay afloat, I can relate. This is one of the motivating factors that inspired me to take on the challenge of Senator at the state level. I could no longer sit on the sidelines and complain; it was time to take action.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThis is my first term as Senator for District 34. It has been the most productive and successful legislative session for both the Senate and the House in years. Monumental strides were accomplished by partnering with DBR (Dept. of Business Regulation) and DLT (Dept. of Labor and Training). I have personally been involved in assisting businesses large and small in reducing taxes and streamlining the regulation process with the creation of an online system negating red tape, which is so often a major hindrance for maintaining good standing in the eyes of the State. There is so much more work to be done!
The Future
We need to continue our efforts to keep Rhode Island on the growing path to success. I have advocated on issues to make it easier and less costly to do business in RI and to grow jobs and the economy in a small-business state. I am honored to be named “Friend of Small Business” for the 2015-16 legislative session by the NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business). In addition, The Center for Freedom and Prosperity rated me the Number One Senator in the state in protecting our freedom, values, and way of life.
We live in one of the most beautiful places in the country. I will continue to work with NFIB to promoteand make our state an attractive place. I believe and have faith that together, with good leadership and accountability, we will renew and restore our state to a place “We the People” can be proud of.
Importantly, Hopkinton is facing a major challenge that will be devastating to our community and way of life. Our Governor wants a State-run “Transit facility” at Exit 1 off Route 95. If allowed, it will change our town permanently, starting with the pristine well water we enjoy. I am not a “rubber-stamp” Senator who will let the leadership upstate tell our town what is best. I have formed a coalition “of the people, for the people” and have sworn to protect and serve our residents and towns. We have a voice. I am your strong voice! I am dedicated and working collaboratively with the five towns I have been elected to serve.
Keeping my promise to take the calls and emails of my constituents personally, I will never answer you with a cold, stock-type email. My record speaks for itself.
It has been an honor and privilege to serve you!
Related Slideshow: Races to Watch in 2016 - RI Progressive Democrats
Sam Bell, State Director for the Rhode Island Progressive Democrats, ran through a list of races to watch at the GA in 2016. Bell noted that as of June 1, Progressive Dems had yet to make endorsements. "This is just my take and analysis of these races," said Bell.
Bell noted other races as well that weren't on the list.
"Julie Casimiro, because of her positions on certain labor issues and some of her past work on education, but we view her as a real Democrat, we are certainly cheering her on, and some of our members may well help her out," said Bell, who noted it was similar for another Democrat. "Same for Lisa Tomasso, we certainly feel she is the much preferable candidate (to Republican Sherry) Roberts."
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