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06/04/2020
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...
06/02/2020
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...
05/19/2020
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...
05/12/2020
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-...
04/28/2020
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...
04/28/2020
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...
04/21/2020
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,...
04/08/2020
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.
03/20/2020
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha urges the public to be vigilant as new scams emerge in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Call, e-mails, or text messages promising federal aid checks and seeking upfront payment, bank account information, social security numbers or other personally identifiable...
03/19/2020
Now, more than ever, Rhode Islanders need to have trust and confidence in their state and local government. We encourage public bodies and agencies to continue to operate as openly and transparently as possible. On March 16, 2020, Governor Raimondo issued an <a href="http://www.governor.ri.gov/...