Gina Raimondo in 2021 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Education: Made community college tuition free before most states

We increased the number of high-quality career and technical training programs in our high schools by 60%. Later this year, we'll cut the ribbon on another education center in Woonsocket--replicating the successful model that has already provided skills for new jobs to over 3,000 students. We took bold steps to make community college tuition-free for every high school graduate. At the time we did that, few states had taken this path. Now our country looks to us as a model.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Rhode Island legislature Feb 3, 2021

On Government Reform: Rhode Island Supreme Court now multiracial, majority female

These principles have guided our determination to appoint judges who look like the people they serve. I'm proud to have appointed highly-qualified, talented judges at every level of our court system, including the most diverse group of judges in state history. And, for the first time ever, the Rhode Island Supreme Court is now multi-racial and majority-female.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Rhode Island legislature Feb 3, 2021

On Principles & Values: To young women: look within; summon courage to lead

So, to all the young women out there, I want to leave you with their words. Look within yourself, and summon the courage to lead. There will be plenty of times when you're unsure. In those moments, we need you to push aside your doubt and fear, and to say yes. Know that you can be anything you want to be. You are strong and smart and capable. And I'm looking forward to the day when one of you is our governor.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Rhode Island legislature Feb 3, 2021

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