Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee joins Political Roundtable to discuss allegations of sexual harassment at the State House, divisions among…
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: McKee On His Record, Small Business, PawSox & More
Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee joins Bonus Q&A to talk about his record and other issues related to his job.
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Mattiello Breaks Silence on DeLorenzo; Says He Should Apologize
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello broke his silence Friday about embattled Democratic Party official Joe DeLorenzo, saying that DeLorenzo should…
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RI State Police, AG’s Office Reviewing Rep. Tanzi’s Allegations
Rhode Island State Police and Attorney General Peter Kilmartin’s office say they are reviewing claims of sexual harassment by state Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D…
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In Change, Rhode Island Lawmakers To Get Sexual Harassment Training
A female lawmaker’s description of sexual harassment by a more powerful colleague has sparked a change: starting in January, Rhode Island lawmakers and…
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Pawtucket City Council To Vote On New PawSox Ballpark
Pawtucket’s nine-member City Council will vote on a resolution Tuesday to support or reject the stadium plan. The vote is non-binding, but even a…
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Is Wexford’s Innovation Complex Really A Game-Changer For RI’s Economy?
Construction is under way at the Wexford Innovation Complex in the I-195 District in Providence. Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo calls the project a…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Mid-October is here and we’re zipping through the calendar. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome…
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Bonus Q&A: Grebien On Memorial Hospital, McCoy Stadium & More
Mayor of Pawtucket, Democrat Donald Grebien, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss spurring economic development with a new transit hub in Pawtucket, the city…
