Georgia Hollister Isman, director of the progressive advocacy group Rhode Island Working Families Party discussed the outlook for progressive bills in the new Rhode Island General Assembly session. That’s part of the conversation this week on Political Roundtable.
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: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A decent snowfall in mid-November leads the way to the Thanksgiving slowdown, along with another hardy local perennial — red ink in the state budget. There’s always a feast on the politics beat, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me […]
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Political Roundtable: Mattiello On Rebel Democrats, Harassment & Improving RI’s Economy
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello joins Political Roundtable to discuss whether he’ll toss an olive branch to the 21 Democrats who voted against him last week; whether he properly handled an allegation of sexual harassment involving two lawmakers; and what steps he’ll support in 2019 to improve RI’s economy.
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Bonus Q&A: Mattiello On Legislative Process, Abortion, Punishing Dissidents & More
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of related issues, including the effort to create a new approach for responding to harassment claims involving the Statehouse; whether he’ll support a bill to strengthen abortion rights in the new House session; whether lawmakers who voted against him will get punished, […]
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Former RI First Lady Sue Carcieri Dead At Age 76
Former Rhode Island First Lady Sue Carcieri has died at age 76, following an illness. “Thank you for the outpouring of thoughts and prayers for Sue and for all of us, and a special thanks to Governor Raimondo and First Gentleman Moffit,” former Gov. Don Carcieri, who served from 2003 to 2011, said in a […]
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Watchdog Says Proposal Meant To Curb Statehouse-Related Harassment In RI Needs More Work
A proposal by state Representative Chris Blazjewski meant to curb Statehouse-related discrimination and sexual harassment is the first serious effort of its kind, but it needs more work to be effective, according to a legislative watchdog. Blazejewski’s proposal would create an equal employment opportunity office and a special Committee on Professional Conduct, to review claims […]
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Election Day has come and gone – and with the exception of heightened turbulence in the Rhode Island House, the state’s political landscape remains mostly unchanged. So 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 […]
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Mattiello Lines Up Votes To Remain Speaker; Critics Warn Of A Divided House
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello attracted enough support during a Democratic caucus Thursday to retain his powerful post. But almost one-third of the House of Representatives’ 75 members voted against him, and his critics said the House will remain divided if Mattiello doesn’t take steps they view as necessary to improve the legislative process. […]
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Political Roundtable: Tanzi On Why Some Democrats Oppose Speaker Mattiello
State Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown) joins Political Roundtable to discuss why she’s among the Democrats who oppose Nicholas Mattiello as Rhode Island House speaker. We also discuss Democrat Gina Raimondo’s victory this week, and the impact of more women lawmakers joining the General Assembly.
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Bonus Q&A: Tanzi On Statehouse-Related Harassment
State Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the prevalence of harassment involving lawmakers, how Speaker Nicholas Mattiello handled a past claim of harassment, and whether Mattiello’s opponents will be punished for their stance.
