Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo’s campaign has released a copy of a fundraising agreement reached last month between her campaign and the Providence…
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.
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Politics
TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A sadly familiar story dominates the news once again. Meanwhile, the political beat remains busy in the Biggest Little. As usual your tips and comments…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Politics
RI State Senator Kettle Arrested On Video Voyeurism, Extortion Charges
Rhode Island state Senator Nicholas Kettle (R-Coventry) was arrested Friday afternoon on charges of video voyeurism and extortion. Kettle, 27, has…
Posted inArticle, Education, Politics
Political Roundtable: Euer On GOP Complaint Against Raimondo & Responding To School Shootings
State Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Newport) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the school shooting this week near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and an ethics…
Posted inArticle, Politics
Bonus Q&A: Euer On Progressives, PawSox, Kettle Probe, Abortion & More
State Senator Dawn Euer (D-Newport) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of legislative issues, including the progressive movement, the PawSox stadium…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education
Q&A: Economic Progress Institute’s Flum On Jobs And Wages
Rhode Islanders need more education to get better jobs. That was one of the main findings of a recent report by the Economic Progress Institute, a think…
Posted inArticle, Business, Politics
New Travel Destination: RI International Airport?
Two top state lawmakers are introducing a bill Wednesday to rename T.F. Green Airport as Rhode Island International Airport, a move meant to bolster the…
Posted inArticle, Politics
Lilian Calderon Released From ICE Custody
Lillian Calderon, the woman who was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month, was released to her husband Tuesday and…
Posted inArticle, Business, Politics
RI GOP Files Ethics Complaint Over Agreement Between Raimondo And Providence Democrats
The Rhode Island Republican Party has filed an ethics complaint over a fundraising agreement between Governor Gina Raimondo and the Providence…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There was a lot going down in Providence this week, so that’s a good place to start Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
