Grateful to Senate Finance for chance to talk about the work of the office and even break a little news.

Must-see (Capitol) TV: AG Neronha testifies before the Sen. Finance Committee, updating on Cold Case Unit progress, explaining how the Office does or doesn't defend the State (e.g. homeless encampment) & calling for immediate funding of the rental registry capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/9223?site…

Two Providence individuals have been charged with straw purchasing multiple firearms following an investigation into firearms trafficking in the Greater Providence area. More ⬇️

A Foster man has been convicted by jury of child molestation. More ⬇️

This evening, AG Neronha will testify before the Senate Committee on Finance to discuss the Office's budget.

Committee agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/agen…

Watch on Capitol TV: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/watch/stream/6…

A North Smithfield man has been sentenced to serve 6 years in state prison for possessing 15 ghost guns and dozens of large capacity magazines. More ⬇️

A Providence man has been sentenced to serve 25 years in state prison for armed robbery and sexual assault. More ⬇️

A West Warwick man has been charged with DUI and large capacity magazine possession. More ⬇️

Save The Bay applauds Peter Neronha for moving this issue forward, Conservation Law Foundation for initiating the effort & Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management for establishing a permit system to address stormwater flowing into Mashapaug. We look forward to reviewing the draft permit in the fall.

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Big step forward. Grateful that DEM has responded to our novel petition that they act in this way, to keep our urban waters clean and through that action the bay as well. Big thanks to our partners Save The Bay and Conservation Law Foundation

“These measures, if successfully implemented, will prevent and reduce pollution in these ponds for the benefit of the environmental justice communities where they sit, & potentially serve as a blueprint for future stormwater management efforts in RI...”

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A Providence man has been sentenced to serve six years in state prison for drug trafficking, possession of nearly two kilos of cocaine, and firearm-related crimes. More ⬇️

A Lincoln man has been convicted of child molestation. More ⬇️

The voices of victims and their families deserve to be heard and amplified by all of us - every day. In the halls of justice and of power - where sometimes those voices are not heard or not given the weight they deserve - we will stand by and fight for them.

Today, AG Neronha hosted our annual Crime Victims Rights event in Memorial Park alongside Family Service of RI, US Attorney RI, Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa, Providence Police & advocates to celebrate local heroes in victims services while honoring those affected by violent crime.

A West Warwick has been man charged with illegally possessing a firearm and 11 large capacity magazines. More ⬇️

Rhode Island Peter Neronha announced the approval of the merger of The Public's Radio 89.3FM and Rhode Island PBS Tuesday after conducting a review to ensure compliance with state law. By Alexander Castro

rhodeislandcurrent.com/2024/04/23/mer…

STORY: Peter Neronha approves merger of The Public's Radio 89.3FM and Rhode Island PBS thepublicsradio.org/business/attor…

A Johnston man has been sentenced to serve life in prison for the 2021 nightclub murder of 27-year-old Mario Diaz. More ⬇️

AG Neronha approves merger of Rhode Island PBS & The Public's Radio 89.3FM.

“For many Rhode Islanders, PBS and The Public’s Radio have been important local sources of media and as a new combined entity, they will be able to sustain the value they contribute to our state.'

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