By Associated Press - Thursday, January 5, 2017

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island Department of Human Services’ new computer system shut down for the second day in a row, testing the patience of Gov. Gina Raimondo.

WJAR-TV reports (https://bit.ly/2iGWGcb ) the system, known as UHIP or RI Bridges, went down on Wednesday after an hour-long shutdown on Tuesday caused delays that forced some DHS employees to turn away waiting customers.

Raimondo called the debacle “unacceptable,” adding that she’s at the end of her rope. The Democrat says she plans to make some changes to the state agency that she will announce within the coming week.

Thousands of Rhode Islanders are left waiting for help with DHS programs such as food stamps and health care.

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Information from: WJAR-TV, https://www.turnto10.com

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