The Attorney General will also unveil an updated and significantly expanded protocol for review of law enforcement use of force. The legislation and protocol mark the first in a series of measures to be announced by the Attorney General in the coming weeks to improve police accountability,...
Federal stimulus payments may not be taken by nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and long-term care facilities
PROVIDENCE – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that his Office has issued guidance reminding nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and long-term...
Eligible Rhode Islanders without bank account information on file with IRS
to receive stimulus payments by prepaid debit card
PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha reminds Rhode Islanders that some individuals will receive their one-time federal stimulus payment in the...
As we acknowledge and voice our collective grief and outrage over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week, we in law enforcement must also keep our focus on working every day to redress the wrongs caused by centuries of systemic and institutional racism that permeate every aspect of...
AG Neronha to outline new protections at a virtual town hall with Millennial RI and General Treasurer Seth Magaziner; Wednesday, May 20 at 6 p.m.
PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that his Office has issued guidance to student loan borrowers on the new...
New measure begins Monday, May 11
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office of Attorney General Customer Service Center is offering a new online check-in procedure for people who need to conduct in-person transactions, such as background checks. The online check-...
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued guidance today, reminding creditors, debt collectors and financial institutions that stimulus payments resulting from the federal government's Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act are exempt from seizure or garnishment by debt...
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that his Office has charged by Criminal Information former House District 68 representative-elect Laufton Ascencao with embezzlement of funds from the Rhode Island Chapter of the Sierra Club, as well as failing to report campaign expenditures on...
AG Neronha shares resources for victims of domestic violence and announces upcoming launch of statewide victim notification portal
PROVIDENCE, RI -- April 19-25 is National Crime Victims' Rights Week, a time to raise awareness of victims' rights and services and stand with families,...
PROVIDENCE – During this COVID-19 public health emergency, the Attorney General's Office has received reports of illegal "self-help evictions," in which landlords circumvent the required court process and attempt to forcibly remove their tenants or prevent their tenants from accessing the property.
