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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

Economy 06/23/2023

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...

Elections 04/13/2023

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

Education 04/07/2023

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

Education 03/31/2023

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

Education 01/17/2023

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...

Elections 01/12/2023

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

Education 01/09/2023

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 –...

R.I. College’s Adams Library to house Langevin congressional archives

Education 12/20/2022

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island College’s James P. Adams Library will house Rep. James R. Langevin’s collection of congressional documents and photos to be both...

RHODE ISLAND HAS RECEIVED around $11.6 million in federal funding to help strengthen the state’s public health care workforce and improve critical health infrastructure. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL

R.I. receives $11.6M in federal funding to address health care workforce,...

Coronavirus 12/06/2022

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is receiving around $11.6 million in federal funding to help strengthen the state’s public health care workforce and improve critical...