It’s starting to feel like winter, but the political beat continues to run hot. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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: Morgan On Legislative Elections, Obamacare & Master Lever
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Political Roundtable: Morgan On Charter Schools & What’s Next For The House GOP Caucus
State Rep. Patricia Morgan (R-West Warwick), the new minority leader in the Rhode Island House, joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss charter…
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Developer Scales Back Envisioned Three-Tower Development In Providence
A New York developer is scaling back his proposal for a three-tower development in the I-195 District. Jason Fane wants state officials to move quickly…
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Raimondo Marks Groundbreaking For First Development Using Rebuild RI Tax Credit
Governor Gina Raimondo took part a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday to mark the start of the first development utilizing the state’s Rebuild RI tax…
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Neuman On What Went Wrong For Clinton In Michigan
Michigan was the scene of the tightest race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, with Clinton losing by less than 11,000 votes. It was a state that…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just a few weeks remain until 2017, a year bound to be filled with political drama. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Political Roundtable: Pryor On Proposed I-195 Residential Towers & Development In The District
State Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor joins Political Roundtable to discuss the high-rise residential towers proposed in the I-195 District and the…
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Bonus Q&A: Pryor On Incentives, Trump, RI’s Economy & More
Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the status of some high-profile projects, the effectiveness of state incentives, the…
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Magaziner Calls On Trump Administration To Preserve Dodd-Frank
State Treasurer Seth Magaziner is calling on the Trump administration to keep financial regulations put in place after the Great Recession. Magaziner…
