Warwick native Lara Salamano has been hired as the state’s new chief marketing officer Salamano graduated from URI in 1992. According to her LinkedIn…
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: Magaziner On Pensions, Jobs, Burrillville Power Plant & More
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner stopped by our studio to discuss a broad range of issues, including the performance of the state pension fund,…
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Political Roundtable: Magaziner On GE, Debt Oversight & General Assembly Grants
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss news about General Electric bringing jobs to Rhode Island; why better…
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Hundreds Of General Electric Jobs Coming To Rhode Island
General Electric is slated to bring hundreds of jobs to Rhode Island for a new GE digital information technology center, starting with 100 in the near…
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Bloomberg Companion Diana Taylor Co-Hosting NYC Fundraiser For Raimondo
With more than $1 million in her campaign account, Governor Gina Raimondo is getting a boost Wednesday evening from one of the nation’s wealthiest…
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House Finance Passes $8.9 Billion Budget; Floor Vote Set For Next Wednesday
On a 14 to 2 vote, the House Finance Committee approved early Wednesday an almost $9 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1.
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Padwa Leaving Magaziner’s Office For Private Practice; Marr To Be CoS
Jeff Padwa, the chief of staff for general treasurer Seth Magaziner, is headed back to the private sector. Padwa is joining the politically well known…
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House Budget To Be Released Tuesday
The House Finance Committee is expected to vote Tuesday night on the legislative version of Governor Raimondo’s spending plan. House Speaker Nicholas…
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Legislative Leaders Kill Larger Grant Program, Maintain Smaller One
Legislative leaders announced Monday the elimination of a grant program that has sparked controversy following the resignation of former House Finance…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy June, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on…
