State Rep. Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) joins Political Roundtable to discuss whether the car tax is the right target for tax-cutting; how the…
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.
Bonus Q&A: Newberry On Trump, Incentives, State Spending & More
State Rep. Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss the upcoming legislative session, Donald Trump, and a range of…
Chief Operating Officer Peter Garino Is Leaving RIDOT
Peter Garino, the chief operating officer at the state Department of Transportation, is leaving state employment after less than two years with RIDOT….
White’s Campaign Contributions To Mattiello Exceeded State Limit
Cranston businessman John Hazen White Jr. gave House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello almost twice the state’s legal limit for campaign contributions for an…
State Supreme Court Allows Providence Recall Effort To Move Forward
The state Supreme Court is allowing a recall effort to continue against Providence City Councilor Kevin Jackson. Jackson faces charges of embezzlement…
Mediation Set To Begin In Narragansett Tribe Dispute
Mediation could begin Wednesday, between two factions of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. The Departments of Justice and the Interior, as well as the…
TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and best wishes to all for the holidays. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments…
Political Roundtable: Aponte On Firefighter Contract & Providence’s Long-Term Obligations
Providence City Council President Luis Aponte joins Political Roundtable to discuss the city’s unfunded long-term obligations; the new contract with…
Bonus Q&A: Aponte On Elorza, Nonprofits, Providence Development & More
Providence City Council President Luis Aponte joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss his financial challenges, Mayor Jorge Elorza’s job performance,…
Q&A: Raimondo On Jobs, Car Tax, Trump Fallout & More
Governor Gina Raimondo has had an eventful 2016 — from a string of recent job announcements to the troubled rollouts of the state’s new tourism…

