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Valarie Lawson
@Val_Lawson · RI · S
Posts1,795
Engagement18.8K
Voting-record position-0.129
CoverageFeb 12, 2020 to Jul 22, 2024
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Percentage-point difference between this legislator’s topic share and the party median. Bars left are under-indexed; bars right are over-indexed.
Most distinctive Social Welfare 10.4 pp above the party median
- Topics
- 22
- Over
- 7
- Under
- 14
Voice fingerprint. 14 topics shown on a symmetric scale from −10.4 pp to +10.4 pp. Most distinctive topic: Social Welfare, 10.4 pp above the party median.
Under-indexed Party median Over-indexed
- Social Welfare Over-indexed +10.4 pp
- Education Over-indexed +10.0 pp
- Civil Rights Under-indexed −6.8 pp
- Uncategorized Over-indexed +6.5 pp
- Government Operations Under-indexed −3.9 pp
- Agriculture Over-indexed +3.2 pp
- Law and Crime Under-indexed −3.2 pp
- Energy Over-indexed +2.6 pp
- Health Over-indexed +2.2 pp
- Housing Under-indexed −1.8 pp
- Culture Under-indexed −1.2 pp
- Transportation Under-indexed −1.2 pp
- Labor Under-indexed −1.1 pp
- Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce Over-indexed +0.6 pp
Bars share a symmetric scale of ±10.4 pp. Showing 14 of 22 topics under the selected ordering. 1 topic matches the party median exactly.
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| Topic | Legislator share | Party median | Difference | Direction | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Welfare | 14.4% | 4.1% | +10.4 pp | Over-indexed | 259 |
| Education | 14.6% | 4.6% | +10.0 pp | Over-indexed | 262 |
| Civil Rights | 0.6% | 7.5% | −6.8 pp | Under-indexed | 11 |
| Uncategorized | 40.1% | 33.6% | +6.5 pp | Over-indexed | 719 |
| Government Operations | 7.7% | 11.6% | −3.9 pp | Under-indexed | 138 |
| Agriculture | 3.6% | 0.4% | +3.2 pp | Over-indexed | 65 |
| Law and Crime | 0.9% | 4.1% | −3.2 pp | Under-indexed | 16 |
| Energy | 3.1% | 0.5% | +2.6 pp | Over-indexed | 55 |
| Health | 8.9% | 6.7% | +2.2 pp | Over-indexed | 159 |
| Housing | 0.4% | 2.3% | −1.8 pp | Under-indexed | 8 |
| Culture | 0.2% | 1.4% | −1.2 pp | Under-indexed | 3 |
| Transportation | 0.1% | 1.3% | −1.2 pp | Under-indexed | 1 |
| Labor | 0.8% | 1.9% | −1.1 pp | Under-indexed | 14 |
| Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce | 0.9% | 0.4% | +0.6 pp | Over-indexed | 17 |
| Public Lands | 0.3% | 0.9% | −0.5 pp | Under-indexed | 6 |
| Immigration | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| International Affairs | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Defense | 0.4% | 0.7% | −0.3 pp | Under-indexed | 8 |
| Environment | 1.2% | 1.4% | −0.2 pp | Under-indexed | 21 |
| Technology | 0.0% | 0.2% | −0.2 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.0% | 0.0% | −0.0 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Macroeconomics | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0 pp | At median | 33 |
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Maryellen Goodwin approached her public service like she lived her life: with wit, grace, empathy, and passion. She was smart and a one-of-a-kind force. It was an honor to know her. She will be missed. https://t.co/OFWwa61DBi
Declared my candidacy today. It has been an honor to serve the residents of EP! I humbly ask for your vote to continue to work on your behalf. https://t.co/vm3hoys8Ao
S 86 just passed on the Senate floor. It provides feminine hygiene products in public schools. Thanks to my colleagues & for the advocacy of @unionsri https://t.co/a2ct8K2pzX
Thank you East Providence, Senate 14! It has been my honor to represent & advocate for you. I am grateful to continue to have this opportunity. #towniepride https://t.co/6QVjNhOgAj
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Our schools should be safe & welcoming places for children to learn & education professionals to work. All RIers deserve to live in safe communities. As an educator and an elected official I am committed to passing gun safety legislation. #EnoughIsEnough
Our students deserve this protection so they can be worry free and focus on school. Proud and grateful for our efforts @RISenate & @RIHouseofReps https://t.co/3kgBXYpAXx
Great way to start the day! I had the pleasure of reading Grace Goes to Washington. Students had impressive knowledge of government and impressive questions. https://t.co/aZXxIQEfS7
RI needs to address food insecurity. https://t.co/2Lq0QjTXot We have the plan, a retail SNAP incentive. Appreciate the support of @RISenate especially @SenatorRuggerio @SenMcCaffrey @MaryellnGoodwin @RyanWPearson @MelissaMurrayRI Proud to work with you & @NourishRI