Voters will decide this November whether to restore state Ethics Commission oversight of state lawmakers. This comes after the House and Senate voted…
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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Political Roundtable: Morgan On The House Budget, Rep Carnevale & Orlando
State Rep. Patricia Morgan (R-West Warwick) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the budget passed by the RI House, questions about Rep. John…
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Bonus Q&A: Morgan On State Spending, Grants, GOP Outlook & More
State Rep. Patricia Morgan (R-West Warwick) was among the 13 reps who voted against the new state budget Wednesday night. Morgan stopped by our studio…
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Paolino To Host New Sunday Morning Show On ABC6
WLNE-TV, ABC6, is launching a new Sunday morning public affairs show, In the Arena, hosted by former Providence mayor Joseph R. Paolino Jr., RIPR has…
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On 59-13 Vote, House Approves $8.9 Billion Budget
On a 59-to-13 party line vote, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an $8.9 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
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Committees Approve Bill To Give Voters Choice On Stronger Ethics Oversight Of Lawmakers
The House and Senate Judiciary Committees on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill that would allow voters to restore state Ethics Commission oversight of…
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House Finance Vice Chair Faces Questions On Residency
State Rep. John Carnevale (D-Providence), vice chairman of the House Finance Committee, faces questions about whether he’s been living outside his…
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Raimondo Says RI Will Deliver On The Opportunity Represented By GE
A top General Electric official said Monday there’s no guarantee the company will produce hundreds of new jobs with a digital technology center in…
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RI Officials, Faith Leaders, Respond To Violence In Orlando
One day after a shooting left 50 dead at a gay club in Orlando, local elected officials and faith leaders have issued statements condemning the violence…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The end of the General Assembly session is coming into sight, summer beckons, and the politics beat remains frenetic. Thanks for stopping by for my…
