U.S. Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island says he’s hopeful a deal will be reached this week to avert another federal government shutdown. In a wide-ranging interview with The Public’s Radio, Reed said the benefits of an agreement would include keeping the government operating and new steps to enhance security on the U.S. border with […]
Ian Donnis
One of the state’s top political reporters, Ian Donnis joined The Public’s Radio in 2009. Ian has reported on Rhode Island politics since 1999, arriving in the state just two weeks before the FBI raided City Hall and Buddy Cianci’s East Side home. Ian covers breaking news, develops in-depth features and investigative reports, and welcomes a range of newsmakers to “Political Roundtable” each week. He also writes our Friday political newsletter and maintains a strong social media presence.
For many years, Ian was a panelist on WPRI-TV’s Sunday morning public affairs show, Newsmakers, and he’s a regular guest on A Lively Experiment on Rhode Island PBS. His previous experience includes serving as news editor of The Providence Phoenix and as a reporter for the Associated Press and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. He has a BS in journalism from Boston University.
Outside of work, Ian enjoys baseball, cooking, and exploring Rhode Island.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For February 8
It’s almost time for spring training, and politics never takes a holiday. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. The number of voters in House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s Cranston district who work […]
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Bonus Q&A: Fung On Statehouse Patronage, Cranston Council, Paplauskas’ Plastics Proposal & More
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, who was first elected in 2008, and who has twice run for governor of Rhode Island, joins Bonus Q&A this week. The topics include his potential successor as mayor, his most recent campaign for governor, and a report on an increase in Statehouse jobs for Cranston residents.
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Political Roundtable: Fung On Trump, Raimondo's Budget & His Political Future
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung joins Political Roundtable to discuss his political future, Gov. Gina Raimondo’s budget proposal, and President Trump’s State of the Union address.
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Raia To Lead New Strategic Consulting/PR Effort For NAIL Communications
Michael Raia, who recently left his job as Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo’s communications director, has been hired to lead a new strategic consulting and PR firm operated by the owners of NAIL Communications, The Public’s Radio has learned. NAIL[PR] will specialize in strategic communications planning, message and campaign development, crisis communications, and other traditional […]
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Legislative Jobs For District 15 Voters Have Multiplied During Mattiello’s Time As RI Speaker
The number of patronage jobs from House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s Cranston district has almost tripled during Mattiello’s time as speaker. Patronage jobs are one of the tools that a legislative leader like Mattiello can use to reinforce his own political power at the Statehouse.
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Legislative jobs for District 16 voters multiply during Mattiello’s time as RI speaker
The number of patronage jobs from House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s Cranston district has almost tripled during Mattiello’s time as speaker. Patronage jobs are one of the tools that a legislative leader like Mattiello can use to reinforce his own political power at the Statehouse
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Patronage Jobs From Speaker’s District Almost Triple During Mattiello’s Tenure
The number of patronage jobs from House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s Cranston district has almost tripled during Mattiello’s time as speaker. Patronage jobs are one of the tools that a legislative leader like Mattiello can use to reinforce his own political power at the Statehouse.
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PawSox Unveil Effort To Boost Attendance Before Move To Worcester
On a spring-like winter day, with renewed evidence of the supremacy of New England teams fresh in the minds of sports fans across the region, PawSox Vice Chairman Mike Tamburro acknowledged the metaphorical cloud parked over McCoy Stadium.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For February 1
The early phase of Rhode Island’s legislative session remains busy, with scores of people coming to the Statehouse to sound off on one of the nation’s most divisive issues. That’s part of what we’re looking at, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you […]
