EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha didn't hold back when criticizing Gov. Dan McKee for rejecting his proposal to give his office more funding and staff amid legal battles with the Trump administration. Neronha also gave his thoughts on pushing back again st Trump and the proposal being denied on 12 News at 4 Tuesday. Ed Fitzpatrick, a reporter for Boston Globe RI, joined 12 News at 4 Thursday to talk about a discussion he had with Neronha on the Rhode Island Report podcast about the proposal and his plans for 2026. Read the full story in The Boston Globe Rhode Island: R.I. AG Neronha blasts Governor McKee for denying additional funding as his office battles Trump » MORE: Globe RI & 12 News Stories Globe RI on BostonGlobe.com » Globe RI & 12 News Partnership: WPRI 12 partners with The Boston Globe Rhode Island to deliver unmatched local news coverage MORE: Globe RI & 12 News Stories Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less