Issue Position: Fiscally responsible state government

Issue Position

With a $9 billion state budget it is important every single dollar be carefully allocated. Using his leadership position on the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Pearson has worked to hold departments accountable, partner with them on cost saving ideas and put the reigns on state spending. Just this last session when the Office of Postsecondary Commissioner sought to utilize scholarship monies for salaries and operating expenses, Senator Pearson ensured this did not happen and the reserves remained dedicated to scholarships for Rhode Island students. In addition, the Senator believes we must always be making the right long term fiscal decisions for our health. Working to cut the structural deficits, keep pensions well funded and overall ensure financial health will remain a top priority.

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