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JAMES R. LANGEVIN, former longtime U.S. congressman for Rhode Island, has been appointed as a new visiting scholar for the University of Rhode Island's Department of Political Science. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Are you concerned about the use of artificial intelligence in your...

A new state Artificial Intelligence Task Force held its first meeting on July 15. Gov. Daniel J. McKee created the task force and a Center...
DOUGLAS S. ALEXANDER has been named the inaugural director of Rhode Island College's Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

Alexander named RIC cybersecurity institute’s inaugural director

PROVIDENCE – Douglas S. Alexander, the former director of community engagement and government relations at North Kingstown-based internet access provider OSHEAN Inc., has been...
JOHN HOWELL, longtime owner and publisher of Beacon Communications Inc., will soon sell his newspaper company to Joy E. Fox, former U.S. congressional candidate and CEO of Clarendon Group in Jamestown. Fox will also become the company's publisher. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Newspaper company Beacon Communications to be sold to Clarendon Group CEO...

WARWICK – Even after she left Beacon Communications Inc. two decades ago to pursue careers in government and public relations, Joy E. Fox still has...
BIG PLANS: Jack Warner, Rhode Island College’s interim president, says in addition to training for RIC students, the Institute of Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies will do contract work for local businesses, such as offering professional development courses to train staff in ­cybersecurity. 
PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

For many, tech institute can’t come fast enough

The alarming notice appeared without warning on the town of North Kingstown’s computer system in April. A message said hackers had taken control of the...
LT. GOV. SABINA MATOS, one of nine confirmed candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives, feels it will take $1 million in fundraising to run a successful campaign for this special election. / AP FILE PHOTO/JOHN LOCHER

Special congressional race campaign spending expected to be lower than normal...

PROVIDENCE – The state’s 2nd Congressional District race between Seth Magaziner and Allan W. Fung had the biggest spotlight during last year’s election cycle,...
GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE will amed his fiscal budget plan to include $4 million in funding for a proposed new cybersecurity institute at Rhode Island College. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

McKee proposes funding for cybersecurity institute, Hope scholarship at RIC

PROVIDENCE – There could be a new cybersecurity institute established at Rhode Island College led by a former congressman who made that industry a...

McKee, Langevin to receive honorary degrees

PROVIDENCE – One current and one former elected official will each receive an honorary degree during commencement ceremonies in May. Gov. Daniel J. McKee will...
JAMES R. LANGEVIN, former longtime U.S. congressman for Rhode Island, has been appointed as a new visiting scholar for the University of Rhode Island's Department of Political Science. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Former U.S. Rep. Langevin named by URI, Brown to academic posts

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A now former longtime Rhode Island U.S. congressman has for the next year found new homes in academia. Former Rep. James R....
MICHAEL NEARY, former candidate for U.S. Congress, pleaded guilty in an Ohio court back in October stemming from his arrest back in March. / COURTESY MICHAEL NEARY

Former congressional candidate Neary pleaded guilty to 2 charges from Ohio...

PROVIDENCE – Former U.S. congressional candidate Michael Neary plead guilty to a pair of charges in an Ohio court back in October stemming from...
REP. SETH MAGAZINER, D-R.I., seen here delivering his victory speech Nov. 8, says he wants to prioritize lowering energy and drug costs, and improving education. / AP FILE PHOTO/MARK STOCKWELL

Rep. Magaziner ready to work for R.I.; observers say challenges await

PROVIDENCE – Rep. Seth Magaziner’s first week in the U.S. House was mixed with building connections with fellow congressional members and witnessing chaos. Magaziner –...
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