From the 36...
Welcome to From the 36. It’s a place where I share what’s happening in and around our corner of Rhode Island, from Narragansett to North Kingstown to Block Island.
Sometimes it’s policy, sometimes it’s personal, but it’s always about the people and issues that shape our community.
Check in often to see what’s on my mind, what’s going on in District 36, and how together we can keep turning the tide in the right direction.
When the Facts Line Up, Common Ground Follows
Getting healthier isn’t just good for families. It’s one way to help bring healthcare costs down for everyone.
A recent Wall Street Journal article is an example that shows what real governing looks like.
When leaders follow the facts and focus on outcomes, even opposing sides can meet in the middle for the betterment of all.
Tomorrow’s Routine Procedure and the Bigger Questions It Raises About the Cost of Healthcare in Rhode Island
A colonoscopy may be routine, but what Rhode Islanders pay for one is anything but.
With The Providence Journal finding nearly eightfold price differences across hospitals, my own upcoming screening raises larger questions about transparency, affordability, and the cost of healthcare in our state.
What My Annual Physical Says About Rhode Island’s Healthcare Crisis
My annual checkup was supposed to be routine.
Instead, it highlighted a growing problem in Rhode Island’s healthcare system: physician retirements, long wait times, and younger doctors choosing to practice in neighboring states.
The nurse practitioner who examined me was excellent, but the fact that my primary doctor is booked until May reveals a system stretched thin.
Demystifying Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid sound alike, but they serve different needs.
One promises care in retirement; the other provides a safety net when times get tough.
Here’s how both keep Rhode Islanders healthy and secure.
“an education in knowledge pays the best interest.”
— BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Inventor & Statesman