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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 2d

In September, we helped return over $187,982 in value to 27 consumers — that’s an average of $6,962 per person.

Need to file a consumer complaint? Fill out the form: 🔗 www.riag.ri.gov/forms/consumer-complaint

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 6d

Pawtucket man to serve 11 years in prison for child molestation:

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 6d

Attorney General Neronha announces key victory in multistate lawsuit against Trump Administration’s imposition of illegal conditions on grants for crime victims:

www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-announces-key-victory-multistate-lawsuit-against-trump

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 8d

Our agreement with Brown Health will:

✅ add capacity for 40,000 more primary care patients over 4 years
✅ add 27 primary care providers and necessary staff
✅ make primary care appointments available within 14 days
✅ invest in administrative support for PCPs

Watch more: youtu.be/hNbh8wSZRdI?...

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 8d

AG Neronha co-leads lawsuit against Trump Administration to protect services for crime survivors:

www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-co-leads-lawsuit-against-trump-administration-protect

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you to the health care professionals that joined us!

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 8d

Last night, AG Neronha hosted nearly 50 health care professionals for our second roundtable discussion of 2025, soliciting feedback from those on the frontlines of the health care crisis in our state. The discussion ranged from concerns about federal action to policy proposals generated by our team.

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 9d

The primary care crisis impacts Rhode Islanders one at a time. But together with Brown Health, we are making primary care accessible to an additional 40,000 Rhode Islanders.

Watch more of today’s press conference 🔗 youtu.be/hNbh8wSZRdI?...

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 9d

Attorney General Neronha reaches agreement with Brown University Health to dramatically increase primary care patient capacity:

www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-reaches-agreement-brown-health-dramatically-increase

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 10d

Attorney General Neronha co-leads coalition in filing emergency lawsuit to protect critical homeland security funding:

www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-co-leads-coalition-filing-emergency-lawsuit-protect

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 10d

JOINT STATEMENT: Attorney General Neronha joins coalition of 20 attorneys general in affirming safety of and access to mifepristone

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 13d

Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for illegal conditions on funding for comprehensive sexual health education:

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 14d

AG Neronha, coalition file motion for preliminary injunction to block defunding of Planned Parenthood and other health centers:

“We have no time to spare in shielding Americans from the harm these initiatives will cause.”

riag.ri.gov/press-releas...

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 15d

Attorney General Neronha, coalition win permanent injunction against Trump Administration for unlawful conditions on critical emergency services funding:

www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-win-permanent-injunction-against-trump

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 15d

Today, AG Neronha toured the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport. From wood working to wind farms, IYRS trains future leaders in marine and aerospace engineering. Thank you for the tour of your facilities!

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 17d

Attorney General Neronha reaffirms commitment to fighting for clean energy following preliminary injunction:

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 17d

Every day that work is stopped at Revolution Wind endangers Rhode Island jobs and energy supplies.

Hear more of AG Neronha’s conversation with @fitzprov.bsky.social on the Rhode Island Report, available now anywhere you find your podcasts 🎧

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/22/m...

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 17d

Listen to AG Neronha discuss federal accountability, health insurance premium hikes, and more on the Rhode Island Report podcast with @fitzprov.bsky.social

Available now anywhere you find your podcasts 🎧

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/22/m...

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 20d

Health insurance rates continue to climb year after year, with no evidence that these rate increases are helping Rhode Island consumers. Rhode Islanders deserve more.

Watch more of AG Neronha’s interview with Tamara Sacharczyk at 🔗 turnto10.com/i-team/rhode...

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 21d

Rhode Islanders deserve a health care system that can sustainably address their care needs. This isn’t it.

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 21d

Rhode Islanders deserve a health care system that can sustainably address their care needs. This isn’t it.

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 21d

Revolution Wind is a source of good paying jobs for 1,200 Rhode Islanders. They’re relying on this project, just like every other Rhode Islander.

Hear more of AG Neronha’s discussion with @outrageoptimism.bsky.social on Revolution Wind:

www.outrageandoptimism.org/episodes/fro...

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 21d

Wind energy will provide our state with a source of reliable energy that will stabilize electric rates and save Rhode Islanders money in the long run.

Hear more of AG Neronha’s discussion with @outrageoptimism.bsky.social on Revolution Wind:

www.outrageandoptimism.org/episodes/fro...

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 21d

Listen to AG Neronha discuss Revolution Wind and the Trump Administration on Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast @outrageoptimism.bsky.social

Available now on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere you find your podcasts: www.outrageandoptimism.org/episodes/fro...

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha @peterneronha.bsky.social · 22d

Attorney General Neronha files Preliminary Injunction to immediately reverse Revolution Wind stop work order:

www.riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-files-preliminary-injunction-immediately-reverse-revolution

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