Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien is asking again for a copy of a study outlining the cost of potential improvements to McCoy Stadium. In a letter to…
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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Magaziner Unveils Transparency Initiative for the Treasurer’s Office
State Treasurer Seth Magaziner on Tuesday unveiled an initiative to bring more transparency to his office. Magaziner says his initiative will make the…
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TGIF: 9 Questions About Rhode Island’s 2015 Summer & Some Bonus Items
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Mea Culpa: Please see Number 1A (below). We’re breaking from TGIF’s usual format this week to look at key questions facing…
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Political Roundtable: Blazejewski on Providence, PawSox & Pensions
House Deputy Whip Christopher Blazejewski (D-Providence) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss mixed economic news coming out of Rhode Island…
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Elorza Says Further Steps Needed to Stabilize Providence’s Finances
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said Thursday an independent analysis shows Rhode Island’s capital city will face a stream of annual structural deficits…
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State, Union Lawyers Call for Judge to Approve RI Pension Settlement
A multi-day hearing to determine the fairness of the proposed state pension settlement started in Superior Court Wednesday. Fewer than 70 current state…
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Funeral Arrangements Announced For Jim Skeffington
Funeral arrangements are set for longtime Providence lawyer Jim Skeffington. Skeffington became the president of the Pawtucket Red Sox as part of the…
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Hearing On Fairness Of State Pension Settlement Set To Begin Wednesday
A multi-day hearing to assess the fairness of the state’s proposed pension settlement is scheduled to start Wednesday in Superior Court. Most of the…
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Who Will Emerge as the Public Face of the PawSox?
It remains unclear who will emerge as the public face of the PawSox after the death Sunday of the team’s president, Jim Skeffington. The PawSox’…
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Following The Death Of President Jim Skeffington, PawSox Fate In The Air
Jim Skeffington, the president of the PawSox died unexpectedly on Sunday after collapsing while jogging near his home in Barrington. As a Providence…
