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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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Cumberland State Rep. Karen MacBeth Is Becoming a Republican
House Oversight Chairwoman Karen MacBeth announced Monday she’s leaving the Democratic Party and becoming a Republican since she thinks the GOP is more…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
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 the twitters. Here…
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Bonus Q&A: Pagliarini On Ethics, Republicans & Tiverton Casino
State Sen. John Pagliarini (R-Tiverton) joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss the proposed Tiverton casino, how he won his special election race in…
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Political Roundtable: Pagliarini On Guns, Tolls & Robert “Cool Moose” Healey
State Sen. John Pagliarini joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss whether Governor Raimondo should get a legal opinion on truck tolls, whether…
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Policy & Pinot: The 2016 Presidential Election
It’s been a wild and wooly year in presidential politics – and there’s still a long way to go until November.The unexpected success of Donald Trump has…
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RI DOT: Remaking 6/10 Connector As Boulevard Hybrid Offers The Most Public Benefit
In a boost for the vision of remaking the 6/10 Connector as a boulevard, state DOT Director Peter Alviti said Wednesday that a boulevard hybrid concept…
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Irreverent RI Politico Robert ‘Cool Moose’ Healey Has Died
Robert “Cool Moose” Healey, who shocked political observers in Rhode Island and beyond by attracting more than 20 percent of the gubernatorial vote in…
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Rep. Cicilline In Cuba With President Obama For Historic Trip
Congressman David Cicilline is among a group of lawmakers joining President Obama on his historic trip to Cuba this weekend. The visit will mark…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy March Madness, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the…
