The state Republican Party said Wednesday it has filed a state Ethics Commission complaint against former state Rep. Donald Lally, whose hiring by the…
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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Judge Rejects Wells Fargo’s Confidentiality Request on 38 Studios Documents
Superior Court Judge Michael Silverstein ruled Tuesday that Wells Fargo, one of the defendants being sued by the state over the collapse of 38 Studios,…
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Judge To Hear Arguments On Confidentiality Of 38-Studios Documents
A judge is slated to hear arguments Tuesday on whether to keep confidential some of the 38 Studios documents. The data dump will includes thousands of…
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TGIF: 16 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s a somber Friday as we pause to remember 9/11 and the lives lost 14 years ago. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As always, your tips…
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Bonus Q&A: Newberry on Trump, PawSox, Campaign Finance & More
House Minority Leader Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss a range of topics, including the GOP side of the…
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Political Roundtable: Newberry On DOT, Truck Tolls & 38 Studios
House Minority Leader Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss Governor Gina Raimondo’s changes at the state…
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Judge to Consider Keeping Some 38 Studios Documents Confidential
Superior Court Judge Michael Silverstein has slated two hearings, starting next Tuesday, on whether to keep confidential some of the documents related…
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Cicilline Decides To Support Nuclear Agreement with Iran
Congressman David Cicilline announced Tuesday that he is supporting the Obama administration’s nuclear agreement with Iran, and believes the world will…
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Public Radio Veteran Torey Malatia, Formerly Of WBEZ, Named GM For RI Public Radio
Rhode Island Public Radio announced Tuesday it has hired Torey Malatia, who led Chicago’s public radio station, WBEZ, for nearly 20 years, as its new…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Judge Berman’s decision arrives in time to salvage a disappointing sports season in New England, as, meanwhile, the future home of the PawSox hangs in…
