U.S. Representative Jim Langevin stopped by our studio to discuss the no-show by legislative leaders during last week’s visit by Vice President Joe…
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.
Posted inArticle, Politics
Bonus Q&A: Langevin On Clinton’s Campaign, Cyber-War, Burrillville Power Plant & More
Congressman Jim Langevin joins RI Public Radio’s Bonus Q&A this week to discuss a broad range of issues, including how Hillary Clinton is conducting…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Politics
Institute For International Sport Founder Says He’ll Be Vindicated
Dan Doyle, who faces a September trial on 18 counts related to the Institute for International Sport, held a news conference Thursday to say he’s been…
Posted inArticle, Business, Environment, Politics
Raimondo Non-Committal On Whether She’d Veto Burrillville Power Plant Bill
Governor Gina Raimondo remains non-committal on whether she will veto a bill requiring local approval for a controversial power plant in Burrillville….
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Politics
House Version Of State Budget Expected In Coming Days
The House version of the state budget is expected to emerge either later this week or early next week.
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business, Education, Politics
TGIF: 10 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. It’s Memorial Day weekend, so it’s a good time to remember the sacrifices of others. As usual, your tips…
Posted inArticle, Business, Politics
Biden Says RI Is Showing Leadership By Investing In Infrastructure
Vice President Joe Biden came to East Providence on Friday to hail the RhodeWorks bridge-repair plan signed into law earlier this year. Biden says…
Posted inArticle, Business, Politics
Bonus Q+A: Raimondo On Economic Development, Infrastructure, And Biden’s Visit
Governor Gina Raimondo has been in office for almost 18 months. She stopped by our studio Thursday to talk about a range of issues, including today’s…
Posted inArticle, Politics
Vice President Biden To Visit Rhode Island Friday
Vice President Joe Biden plans to visit Rhode Island Friday to highlight the state’s plan to fix bridges rated among the worst in the nation. Biden will…
Posted inArticle, Business, Politics
Political Roundtable: Raimondo On Good Government, Jobs & Improving Workers’ Skills
Governor Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable this week to talk about the heightened focus on good government, the outlook for improving Rhode…
