That was quick. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company, alleging affected customers now face a lifelong heightened risk of identity theft and financial fraud.

NEW: The state’s largest workers’ compensation insurer revealed this week that highly sensitive personal information belonging to more than 131,000 Rhode Islanders was compromised during a ransomware attack earlier this year www.wpri.com/target-12/ha...

Behind the Story: @stephmachado.bsky.social talks with @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me about why Pawtucket is *adding* school days. She also breaks down the court fight over hospital records of transgender children. Plus, @tednesi.bsky.social breaks down our poll www.wpri.com/behindthesto...

It's been a busy news week for Providence Public Schools. Tonight, the Senate Education Committee will consider legislation that aims to improve the PPSD once local control is restored and end the state takeover that's been in place since 2019. www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social

the age group break-downs in this poll are really fascinating, really gives you insight into what young people care about versus senior citizens (they are often opposed)

NEW: And just like that, it’s over. Former Central Falls Mayor Charles Moreau, who was convicted of bribery, said Wednesday he is withdrawing from his short-lived campaign for general treasurer www.wpri.com/target-12/5-...

Cost-of-living concerns dominated our poll, with the economy and housing affordability emerging as the top issues for more than half of respondents. Healthcare came in third. Full results --> www.wpri.com/12-news-emer...

*MORE* WPRI 12 NEWS/EMERSON POLL 77% lack confidence in RIDOT 59% say RI is on wrong track Top issues: economy + housing Shekarchi to SCORI? 21% yes / 36% no Trump job approval: 31% (but 77% with Rs) Sen. Reed job approval: 42% (but 62% with Dems) www.wpri.com/news/electio...

A deep distrust across all voter groups in RIDOT's ability to properly manage the state's roads and bridges. Story by @tednesi.bsky.social + @timwhiteri.bsky.social -> www.wpri.com/news/electio... Full results -> www.wpri.com/12-news-emer...

NEW: More than a decade after a federal bribery investigation forced him from office, former Central Falls Mayor Charles Moreau appears to be attempting a political comeback — against the man who replaced him. www.wpri.com/target-12/co...

A group of state employees is seeking damages they allege were caused by Rhode Island's problem-plagued payroll system, @elisherman.bsky.social reports. https://www.wpri.com/target-12/state-employees-file-class-action-lawsuit-over-ris-new-payroll-system/ 

NEW: A group of state employees has filed a class-action lawsuit against the state of Rhode Island, seeking damages they allege were caused by the state’s problem-plagued payroll system www.wpri.com/target-12/st...

NEW: Cranston firefighters have exceeded their overtime budgets by an average of $1.5 million annually over the past decade, a longstanding pattern that is helping fuel the city’s worsening fiscal picture. w/ @timwhiteri.bsky.social www.wpri.com/target-12/cr...

Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins' revised $347 million budget proposal for FY27 drops the tax levy increase to 4% — but not without eliminating senior services and scaling back school funding. Story by @elisherman.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/target-12/cr...

NEW: Cranston’s budget fight is escalating. Mayor Ken Hopkins now wants to eliminate senior services and cut new school funding to bring a proposed tax hike down to 4%. Opponents say the city’s seniors are being used as leverage www.wpri.com/target-12/cr...

Eli talked to Nick Mattiello, Brian Newberry and Mike Marcello among others for this story on tomorrow's expected speakership transition www.wpri.com/target-12/wh...

NEW: Inside the rise of Chris Blazejewski, the man poised to become the next House speaker of Rhode Island. My latest👇 www.wpri.com/target-12/wh...

BREAKING: House Speaker Joe Shekarchi is stepping down in the middle of the legislative session to pursue a seat on the R.I. Supreme Court, in a move that will reshape both the State House and the state’s legal landscape, Target 12 has learned www.wpri.com/target-12/sh...

NEW: A Pawtucket firefighter has been suspended after getting arrested for breaking down a door frame and struggling with a man inside a New York City home www.wpri.com/target-12/pa...

NEW: North Providence homeowners could see their tax bills increase by hundreds of dollars. - Mayor proposing a 7% hike to the tax levy; needs GA approval - Fatima hospital deal created $3.5M hole - New debt service coming due - Schools have deficit www.wpri.com/target-12/no...

NEW: RI woman convicted in fraud case of falsely claiming to be U.S. Marine with cancer, is denied early release from prison. Sarah Cavanaugh failed to convince Judge John McConnell that she had "extraordinary and compelling" reasons for release. www.wpri.com/target-12/st...

NEW: Remember when that Cranston businessman accused Mayor Ken Hopkins of stealing his sports car? City taxpayers have paid about $47,000 in legal fees tied to the personal dispute. The case is now in settlement talks. w/ @timwhiteri.bsky.social www.wpri.com/target-12/cr...

Cranston's projected deficit grew by a half million dollars in just a month, per the latest spending report. Now totals ~$10.5 million. No plan currently in place to fix it --> www.wpri.com/news/local-n...

Quite the story out of Rhode Island U.S. District Court. U.S. Attorney's Office apologizing after DHS slammed federal judge for releasing suspect wanted for murder in the DR. Feds, now facing contempt of court, admit they never told the judge about the warrant www.wpri.com/news/local-n...

NEW: Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins says he's going back to the drawing board after the City Council rejected his proposed budget last night. The mayor spoke with @katewilkinson.bsky.social from Texas where he's attending a conference www.wpri.com/news/cransto...

Made a return visit to "Behind the Story" this week. Thanks for the invite, @elisherman.bsky.social + @kimkalunian.bsky.social ! www.wpri.com/behindthesto...

NEW: A simmering budget fight boiled over Wednesday as the Cranston City Council rejected Mayor Ken Hopkins’ proposed $352 million budget, calling it unacceptable www.wpri.com/news/local-n...

As House Speaker Joe Shekarchi weighs a bid for the R.I. Supreme Court, multiple ethical questions loom including what happens to the largest campaign war chest in state politics. w/ @timwhiteri.bsky.social www.wpri.com/target-12/po...

A Target 12 analysis found that more than two thirds of homicide cases in Providence have been solved in the last decade. I sat down with Col. Oscar Perez to talk about this, the decline in murders and other challenges facing the department. MORE: www.wpri.com/target-12/cr... @wpri12.bsky.social

NEW: The attorney overseeing Providence Place through its receivership is expected to unveil and recommend a new buyer for the embattled shopping complex Wednesday www.wpri.com/target-12/pr...

NEW: Another huge fundraising haul for @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social as Dem gov primary draws closer Her campaign says it raised $1.1M during Q1, bringing her cash on hand to $3.65M McKee has not reported his Q1 number yet - filings due to Board of Elections by Thurs www.wpri.com/news/electio...

Behind the Story: @davidcicilline.bsky.social joins Dan McGowan + me to talk about the future of journalism and Rhode Islanders' viewpoints on news. Shoutouts + full discussion 👇 www.wpri.com/behindthesto...

NEW: Cranston’s push to override the state’s 4% tax cap is moving forward without backing from the city’s own legislative delegation, leading House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale of Foster to step in as the bill’s sponsor www.wpri.com/target-12/cr...

NEW: Ken Block campaign poll gives us first look at the general election for RI gov Foulkes leads Block by most, tho the margin is a tie (and McKee trails) when voters hear Block's case, per poll by Charlie Baker's former campaign manager Foulkes & McKee teams quick to recall Block's GOP days

NEW: Less than 24 hours after the City Council approved a controversial rent stabilization ordinance, Mayor Brett Smiley has exercised his veto power for the second time in his first term to reject the proposal. www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social

NEW: As Cranston residents brace for a sizable tax hike, Mayor Ken Hopkins is proposing pay raises for several top aides, including his chief of staff www.wpri.com/target-12/cr...

NEW: Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins will seek General Assembly approval to increase the city’s annual tax levy by 7.4% in an attempt to address a multimillion-dollar deficit. Developing story 👇 www.wpri.com/news/local-n...

NEW: A major Rhode Island behavioral health provider is asking lawmakers to intervene in a $1.3 million dispute, accusing state officials of “regulatory overreach” and failing to grasp the billing systems they oversee www.wpri.com/target-12/1-...

The sagacious @elisherman.bsky.social talks with @radiostoryteller.bsky.social about Cranston's fiscal crisis www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/wil...

NEW: Rhode Island’s largest Medicaid health plan is threatening legal action against the state, alleging a decade of “inaction” has left the organization with $135 million in unpaid debt for services www.wpri.com/target-12/me...

NEW: A special master has cleared a former New Bedford District Court judge and a prosecutor of allegations of a secret romantic relationship, while flagging concerns about the judge’s conduct and handling of evidence www.wpri.com/target-12/ne...

NEW: Cranston is currently running an annual budget deficit of nearly $10 million, according to newly revealed figures, as city officials scramble to find ways to close the shortfall before the start of the new fiscal year on July 1 www.wpri.com/target-12/cr...

I loved this conversation between @elisherman.bsky.social, Dan McGowan, and @thepvdeye.bsky.social's first full-time reporter, Eric Halvarson.

NEW: RIDOT has quietly scrapped plans to put a $25M federal grant toward a bike path off the Henderson Bridge that would have linked East Bay Bike Path & Blackstone River Parkway At Trump administration's urging, the money will now go to paving Pawtucket Ave instead "Disappointing," says EP mayor

NEW: Former R.I. Director of Administration Jim Thorsen was cleared of all wrongdoing Wednesday following an ethics trial tied to a controversial 2023 trip to Philadelphia. www.wpri.com/target-12/fo...

NEW: @timwhiteri.bsky.social and I went back to college. This time to examine the rising addiction to sports betting among young adults. Our deep-dive into problem gambling, how data helps target bettors and how sports betting = big money for Rhode Island👇 www.wpri.com/target-12/si...

NEW: An Irish national was sentenced Tuesday to more than 4 1/2 years in federal prison for defrauding dozens of homeowners in Rhode Island and Massachusetts out of more than $1 million in a so-called “traveling conman” scheme. (via @sarahguernelli.bsky.social) www.wpri.com/target-12/ir...

Behind the Story: Safe to say @kimkalunian.bsky.social and I could spend all day listening to Alex Kuffner of The Providence Journal talk about "sludge." Shoutouts + full episode --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...

Update: Teamster tells @katewilkinson.bsky.social Cranston initially offered early retirement packages to eligible employees. Now, he said they're offering buyouts to all employees, setting a deadline to respond by week's end www.wpri.com/target-12/te...

NEW: Cranston is eliminating positions and offering buyouts in a scramble to stabilize its finances ahead of what’s being described as a “terrible budget season.” www.wpri.com/target-12/te...