Cranston Mayor Allan Fung asked state police to review the Cranston Police Department after two city wards were hit with a high number of parking…
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: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
TGIF is back in the swing of RI politics after a relaxing summer break. So thanks for stopping by, and feel free to share your tips and thoughts at…
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Bonus Q&A: Bell on Trump, Raimondo, Why He Wanted to Be RI GOP Chairman & More
Brandon Bell, who won election in March as chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party, joins Bonus Q+A this week to talk about the GOP outlook,…
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Political Roundtable: Bell on RI GOP, Reorganization at the DOT & Raimondo's Salary Hikes
Rhode Island Republican Party Chairman Brandon Bell joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the way forward for the GOP; Governor Raimondo’s…
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Building Trades Frustrated By Hotel Workers’ Stance on Proposed Procaccianti Hotel
The Providence City Council’s Finance Committee appeared unmoved Thursday night after dozens of Rhode Island Building Trades members urged the…
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Elorza Predicts Standardized Tax-Incentive Approach Will Jump-Start I-195 District Development
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza on Thursday signed into law a standardized tax break approach meant to encourage development on the former I-195 land and…
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Raimondo, RIDOT Head Mostly Mum On Reason For Placing 3 On Leave
Three senior transportation officials have been placed on administrative leave, but it has nothing to do with the sudden closure of the Park Avenue…
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Former DPW Director Sues Taveras, Elorza & Others in Wrongful Termination Claim
Paul J. Thomas, who was fired in 2012 as Providence’s director of public works, is suing Mayor Jorge Elorza, his predecessor, Angel Taveras, and City…
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Hyers Signs on to Manage Gubernatorial Campaign in Montana
Eric Hyers, who managed Governor Gina Raimondo’s winning campaign last year, has signed on to pilot what is expected to be a competitive re-election…
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Former Family Court Chief Judge Jeremiah S. Jeremiah Jr. Has Died At 80
Jeremiah S. Jeremiah Jr., the former chief judge of RI’s Family Court, died Sunday at age 80, a court spokesman said. Courts spokesman Craig Berke said…
