The end of an era is dawning, with plans by the PawSox to move to Worcester — a story that will continue to reverberate in Rhode Island. So thanks for…
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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Details Of Worcester-PawSox Plan For ‘Polar Park’ Emerge In Live Announcement
The City of Worcester and the PawSox have signed a letter of intent for the team to move from Pawtucket to a new stadium in Worcester, slated for…
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Bonus Q&A: Mitchell On Marijuana Legalization, His Political Future & More
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues affecting the city, including marijuana legalization, relations with the…
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Political Roundtable: Mitchell On Charter Schools, Wind Power & Charlie Baker
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joins Political Roundtable to discuss the spread of wind power in southeastern New England, his opposition to expanding…
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Morgan Renews Call For Fung To Participate In More Debates
Patricia Morgan appeared outside Cranston City Hall on Wednesday to urge Mayor Allan Fung to take part in more than just the one radio debate he has…
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Morgan Renews Call For Fung To Participate In More Debates
Patricia Morgan appeared outside Cranston City Hall on Wednesday to urge Mayor Allan Fung to take part in more than just the one radio debate he has agreed to participate in. Morgan, joined by a supporter wearing a chicken outfit, said voters deserve a detailed comparison of the candidates. “Allan Fung continues to rely on […]
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Summer is zipping by, so enjoy the beach and warm weather while you can. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and comments remain…
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Bonus Q&A: Kerwin On City Council, Elorza, Fane Tower, Youth Activism & More
Katherine Kerwin, unopposed Providence City Council candidate in Ward 12, and communications director for the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun…
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Political Roundtable: Kerwin On Debates, Guns & Why She’s Running
Katherine Kerwin, who is running unopposed to be the Ward 12 city councilor in Providence, and who also serves as communications director for the Rhode…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Summer is zipping by, so enjoy the beach and warm weather while you can. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and comments remain welcome. And you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go.
