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  • Report Medicaid Fraud and Abuse

    Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is urging the public and patients to report Medicaid fraud and patient abuse with a new online complaint form. More →

  • Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix

    Attorney General Kilmartin Partners with Apolo Ohno and the Century Council on the Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix Public Awareness Campaign. Watch the video here.

  • Stop the Text. Stop the Wrecks

    Get the facts & discover tips on how to avoid texting while driving. More →

Mortgage Settlement Details

Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin formally joined the landmark joint federal-state agreement with the nation's five largest mortgage service providers over foreclosure abuses and nationwide mortgage servicing practices. The $25 billion settlement provides an estimated $172 million in relief to Rhode Island homeowners and addresses future mortgage loan servicing practices. Please visit the following link to learn more: http://www.riag.ri.gov/mortgagesettlement/

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News & Press

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05/16/2012 11:30 EDT
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced the Federal Trade Commission, Rhode Island, 43 other states and the District of Columbia, filed settlements today with Skechers USA, Inc., the makers of Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups and the Skechers Resistance Runner athletic shoes. Under these...
05/14/2012 14:00 EDT
"The Supreme Court rightfully saw Carpio's appeal for what is was; another attempt by a cold-blooded murderer to place blame for his actions on mental illness. The stabbing of Mrs. Gatta and the murder of Detective Allen were not the reckless acts of a delusional man, but were done with...
05/09/2012 11:00 EDT
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced that he has directed $240,000 in funding for a renewable solar energy panel system at the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's (RIPTA) John H. Chafee Transportation, Operations and Maintenance Center located at 269 Melrose Street...
05/08/2012 14:30 EDT
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin joined 50 other state and territorial Attorneys General in urging Congress to increase the cap on the Crime Victims Fund. In a letter today, the Attorneys General call for Congress to increase the cap on the Crime Victims Fund to at least $1 billion so victims...

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Blog

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03/16/2012 14:24 EDT
This week marks National Sunshine Week, a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public's right to know.
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02/22/2012 11:26 EST
Throughout tax season, you might notice store fronts popping up to offer tax preparation services and rapid or instant tax refunds.  A business offering to prepare and file your taxes and you get to walk out with your refund the same day.  Sounds great, right?
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