Priorities
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Affordable childcare remains one of the greatest challenges facing working families in Massachusetts. Rising childcare costs force many parents to leave the workforce, reduce their working hours, or make difficult financial sacrifices.
Shannon believes every family should have access to affordable, high-quality childcare. She supports long-term investments that expand access to early childhood education while providing immediate relief to families struggling with childcare costs.
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Families across Central Massachusetts are feeling the pressure of rising costs and an increasingly challenging job market. Gas, utilities, groceries, and healthcare continue to grow more expensive while it becomes more difficult to make a living wage. While families in Massachusetts struggle, the top 1% continue to grow richer.
Shannon will prioritize her constituents over corporate greed by combatting price gouging, establishing protections for consumers, and ensuring access to affordable, high-quality public services for all residents. She is committed to building an economy that works for working families—not just those at the top.
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Access to affordable, high-quality healthcare should not depend on a person's income or ZIP code. Yet many Massachusetts residents continue to struggle with rising insurance costs, expensive prescription medications, and limited access to care in rural communities. These challenges place significant burdens on families and can prevent residents from receiving the care they need.
Shannon believes healthcare should be accessible, affordable, and responsive to the needs of all residents. She supports policies that lower costs, expand access to care, and strengthen healthcare services throughout Central Massachusetts.
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Protecting the environment is essential to preserving the health, safety, and economic well-being of our communities. Central Massachusetts faces unique environmental challenges, including water quality concerns, contamination from hazardous chemicals, and debates regarding the future of clean energy development.
Shannon believes Massachusetts can meet its environmental goals while respecting local communities and protecting natural resources. She supports practical solutions that preserve clean air and water, strengthen environmental safeguards, and ensure residents have a voice in decisions that affect their communities.
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Strong infrastructure is essential to keeping our communities connected, safe, and economically competitive. Across Central Massachusetts, residents face challenges ranging from limited public transportation options and deteriorating roads to unreliable broadband and cell service. These barriers make it more difficult for residents to access jobs, healthcare, education, and other essential services.
Shannon believes that every community—regardless of size or location—deserves modern infrastructure that supports economic growth and improves quality of life. She is committed to securing investments that strengthen transportation networks, improve public safety, and ensure all residents have access to reliable digital connectivity.
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Massachusetts is facing a housing affordability crisis that continues to place increasing pressure on families, workers, seniors, and young people. Rising rents, limited housing supply, and aging housing stock have made it difficult for many residents to find safe and affordable places to live. At the same time, many communities struggle with vacant properties and unique housing challenges that require innovative solutions.
Shannon believes that housing is a basic necessity and that Massachusetts must take bold action to increase affordability, expand housing availability, and protect residents from displacement. She supports policies that encourage responsible development while preserving the character of local communities and ensuring residents can remain in the places they call home.
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Public education is one of the most important investments Massachusetts can make in its future. However, many rural school districts face financial challenges, staffing shortages, and declining enrollment that threaten their ability to provide students with the resources they need to succeed. At the same time, rising higher education costs continue to create barriers for students and families.
Shannon believes every student deserves access to a high-quality education regardless of where they live. She is committed to strengthening public schools, supporting educators, expanding opportunities for students with individualized needs, and ensuring affordable pathways to higher education.
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Residents deserve a government that is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the public. Too often, important decisions are made behind closed doors, limiting public oversight and reducing trust in government institutions.
Shannon believes that public service is a public trust. She is committed to increasing transparency, strengthening accountability measures, and ensuring Massachusetts residents have access to information about how their government operates and spends taxpayer dollars.
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the economy, government, and daily life. While these technologies have the potential to improve efficiency and create new opportunities, they also present significant challenges related to employment, transparency, privacy, and environmental impact.
Shannon believes Massachusetts must embrace innovation responsibly. She supports policies that encourage technological advancement while protecting workers, ensuring transparency, and safeguarding communities from unintended consequences.
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