Municipal officials called Monday for the General Assembly to allow cities and towns to pursue a step toward regionalization. Years of talk about…
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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House Speaker Mattiello’s Ethics Oversight Proposal To Be Introduced
A proposal by House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello to strengthen the state Ethics Commission is due to be introduced Tuesday. An enhanced ethics oversight…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in Rhode Island, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can…
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Bonus Q&A: Cicilline On Trade, Iran, Providence & More
Congressman David Cicilline joins Bonus Q&A to talk about the economic concerns raised by the presidential race; the fiscal outlook in Providence;…
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Political Roundtable: Cicilline On Gallison, Grants & Trump
Congressman David Cicilline joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the fall of House Finance Chairman Ray Gallison; the level of accountability…
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Supporters Gather To Call For Revitalizing Vacant Superman Building
More than 150 civic, business and political leaders gathered in the majestic grand banking hall of the vacant Superman Building Thursday to endorse the…
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Legislative Grants Face Scrutiny Following Gallison Departure
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello says lawmakers should not be able to get paid through state community service grants. The grants are facing scrutiny…
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Providence Newspaper Guild Protests GateHouse’s Management Of ProJo
The largest union at the Providence Journal protested GateHouse Media’s management of the ProJo, by demonstrating outside the newspaper’s Fountain…
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Mattiello Vents Frustration On Gallison Case; Says State Budget Will Not Be Delayed
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello expressed sharp frustration about the circumstances that led House Finance Chairman Ray Gallison to resign Tuesday,…
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House Finance Chairman Ray Gallison Resigning Amid Probe
House Finance Chairman Ray Gallison is set to resign as a state representative Tuesday as he faces a law enforcement probe, RIPR has learned.
