Larry Lucchino’s role in seeking a new Providence ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox “remains unchanged,” a team spokeswoman said Saturday, even though…
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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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. There’s plenty of news, even in the peak of summer, so we’re ready to dive in. Your tips…
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Elorza Details Offers to Firefighters; City Prepares to Implement Platoon Change
The City of Providence plans to increase firefighters’ base pay by eight percent as part of the slated Sunday implementation of a different platoon…
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Political Roundtable: Neuman on the PawSox, I-195 Land, and the Cranston Controversy
Stephen Neuman, chief of staff for Governor Gina Raimondo, joins Political Roundtable to discuss some positive economic news in Providence; what’s next…
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Bonus Q&A: Neuman on DOT, Firefighters, Raimondo’s Workforce Plan & More
Stephen Neuman, chief of staff for Governor Gina Raimondo, joins Bonus Q&A to talk about personnel changes at the state Department of Transportation…
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Providence Argues Firefighters Can’t Use Arbitration to Fight Platoon Change
The City of Providence is arguing that the Providence firefighters’ union can’t use arbitration to fight the looming implementation of a money-saving…
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RI ACLU Calls on Fung to Release Police Report
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung’s response to a police controversy could damage his political prospects, according to Brown University political science…
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Cranston Councilors Press for Release of State Police Report Over Fung’s Opposition
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung is opposing the immediate release of a State Police review that found “deep problems” within the Cranston Police Department,…
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Cranston Democratic Chairman Michael Sepe Challenging Fung for Mayor in ’16
Michael J. Sepe, Cranton’s longtime Democratic City Chairman, is running to be mayor in Cranston’s November 2016 election. The move comes as Mayor Allan…
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Financing Completed For South Street Landing Project
More than six months after the ceremonial ground-breaking for a multi-use plan that includes remaking the South Street Power Station as a new state…
