Providence City Councilman Sam Zurier joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the passing of Buddy Cianci and the fiscal outlooks of the City of…
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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RI Political Legend Buddy Cianci Dead At Age 74
Rhode Island’s legendary rascal king, Buddy Cianci, died Thursday morning. Cianci was hospitalized with stomach pain while taping ABC6 On the Record, a …
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Revised Truck Toll Legislation Expected To Be Introduced
A revised truck toll bill is expected to be introduced in the General Assembly Thursday. House Majority Leader John DeSimone is expected to introduce th…
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On Economy, Raimondo Cites ‘Measurable Progress’ In RI; Raps Negativity
During a lunchtime conversation with reporters Tuesday, Governor Gina Raimondo offered fresh details on the state’s pursuit of General Electric, touted…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Winter is here in earnest, with weekend snow, and the political beat is revving at full throttle. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and feedb…
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Wexford Science & Technology Signs P&S For Big I-195 District Project
Baltimore-based Wexford Science and Technology and real estate developer CV Properties have signed a purchase and sale agreement for two parcels of land…
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US Securities And Exchange Testimony To Be Subject Of Latest 38 Studios Hearing
Testimony is slated to be heard during a session Friday, related to the state’s lawsuit over 38 Studios. One of the defendants being sued by the state,…
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Bonus Q&A: Shekarchi On Incentives, Ethics, Firefighter OT & More
State Rep. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Warwick), and the chairman of the House Labor Committee, joins Bonus Q+A to talk about a series of legislative issues, in…
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Political Roundtable: Shekarchi On Brookings Report & Raimondo’s Use Of University Foundations
State Rep. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Warwick) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss Brookings’ recommendations on the state’s economy; and whether i…
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Republican Policy Group Unveils Effort To Cut Wasteful Spending
The Republican Policy Group, a group of GOP lawmakers, unveiled an effort Wednesday to reduce wasteful state spending. They held a Statehouse news…
