Just when you think the PawSox stadium might be down for the count this legislative session, a new proposal emerges on the scene.
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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Bonus Q&A: Pryor On Incentives, Small Business, RI Promise Program & More
Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the state’s incentive programs, whether enough is being done to help small…
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Political Roundtable: Pryor On Deepwater Wind, PawSox & RI’s Economy
Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor joins Political Roundtable to discuss Deepwater Wind’s expansion plan, the latest PawSox proposal, and the…
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PawSox Mum For Now On Speaker Mattiello’s Revised Pawtucket Stadium Plan
It remains unclear if the Pawtucket Red Sox will support the revised stadium plan unveiled this week by House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello.
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Mattiello Backs Revised PawSox Stadium Plan; Debate Continues
With the House Finance Committee set to review a revised PawSox stadium plan on Thursday, debate continues about whether the project is good or bad for…
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Chafee Decides Against U.S. Senate Run In 2018
Former U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee has decided against pursuing the post he lost to U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse in 2006.
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Q&A: RI Veterans Affairs Director Yarn On Risk Of Suicide Among Vets
Suicide remains a major concern for people who have served in the military. As we honor those who lost their lives in service to their country, we spoke…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to reflect on the sacrifices of others while also looking to summer pleasures. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Political Roundtable: More Women Get Politically Active
Sulina Mohanty, chairwoman of the Women’s Caucus of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, joins Political Roundtable to discuss heightened political…
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Bonus Q&A: Mohanty On Activism, Trump, RI Dems’ Women’s Caucus & More
Sulina Mohanty, chairwoman of the RI Democratic Party’s Women’s Caucus, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss activism, the caucus’ efforts, the impact of…
