Fasten your seatbelt for what promises to be an impactful Election Day next Tuesday. In the meantime, thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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: Filippi On Independents, Truck Tolls, Diffusing Statehouse Power & More
State Rep. Blake Filippi (I-New Shoreham) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the volume of independents running for the General Assembly, the…
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Political Roundtable: Filippi on House District 15 Race, New State Police Head & Comey’s Bombshell
State Rep. Blake Filippi (I-New Shoreham) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the high-stakes race between Democratic House Speaker Nicholas…
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Raimondo Appoints First Female Colonel Of The Rhode Island State Police
Governor Gina Raimondo said Thursday she picked the new colonel of the state police based on her qualifications and her ability to bring more diversity…
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Rhody Votes ’16: The Ocean State’s Down-Ballot And General Assembly Races To Watch
All eyes are on the increasingly close presidential contest between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. Here at Rhode Island Public Radio, we’re also watching dozens of statehouse races. It’s part of our RhodyVotes ’16 coverage of the general election. This week our political reporter Ian Donnis brought us to Cranston and the re-election […]
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Lookout RI Endorsement Of Mattiello May Violate IRS Regulation
Lookout RI’s endorsement of House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello through an advertisement in the Cranston Herald may violate an IRS ban on campaign…
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Raimondo War Chest Tops $1.5 Million
Governor Gina Raimondo has more than $1.5 million in her campaign account as she approaches the mid-point in her term. Raimondo raised a relatively…
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Rhody Votes ’16: Frias And Mattiello Go Head-To-Head In Cranston
The speaker of the House is often called the most powerful elected official in state government. That’s because the speaker controls the flow of…
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RI GOP Chairman Files Complaint On Lawton’s Endorsement Of Speaker Mattiello
State Republican Chairman Brandon Bell filed a complaint with the state Elections Board on Monday, calling on the board to investigate a possible…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’re heading into the home stretch ahead of Rhode Island’s November 8th election. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
