A proposed ballpark for the PawSox in Providence and the vacant so-called Superman Building might seem to have little in common. Yet both raise…
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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Roos Leaving Magaziner’s Staff; Ortiz Heading to Treasury from City Hall
Andrew Roos, who joined Gina Raimondo as chief of staff in 2013 as she was gearing up for her successful gubernatorial run and who remained in that…
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City Council Votes “No Confidence” In Cranston Mayor Allan Fung
The Cranston City Council voted “No Confidence” in Mayor Allan Fung during a meeting Monday night. The largely symbolic vote was a narrow one, five to…
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No Confidence Vote Expected For Cranston Mayor Allan Fung
The Cranston City Council plans to take a no-confidence vote Monday regarding Mayor Allan Fung. This follows a scathing recent review of the city police…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Old stories have a way of cycling back into the news in Rhode Island, and this otherwise quiet week was a case in point. So thanks for stopping by for…
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Political Roundtable: McNamara On 38 Studios, Providence Stadium & The I-195 Commission’s New Head
State Rep. Joseph McNamara (D-Warwick), chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss new revelations…
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Bonus Q&A: McNamara On Democrats, RI’s Economy, Education & More
State Rep. Joseph McNamara (D-Warwick), chairman of the state Democratic Party, joins Bonus Q+A to discuss education, former House speaker Gordon Fox,…
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Advocacy Groups Call For An In-Depth Probe On 38 Studios
Three advocacy groups called Thursday afternoon for an in-depth investigation into the state’s disastrous experience with video-game maker 38 Studios.
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Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza Visits Guatemala To Drum Up Economic Leads
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is slated to return Thursday from a trip scouting economic development ideas in Guatemala. Elorza and the city’s economic…
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Mattiello Says PawSox Ballpark Likely to Not Be Discussed Until ’16 Session
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello says lawmakers are unlikely to consider a revised proposal for a Pawtucket Red Sox stadium in Providence until their…
