The time for raking snow from the roof has given way to the delights of spring and inevitable complaints about heat and humidity. The General Assembly…
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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Superior Court Judge To Consider Arguments For Releasing 38 Studios Documents
A Superior Court delayed a hearing scheduled for Friday about whether to release some of the documents in the state’s lawsuit over 38 Studios. The state…
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Political Roundtable: Giarrusso on the Budget, PawSox & Gambling Revenue
State Representative Anthony Giarrusso (R-East Greenwich) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss Governor Raimondo’s budget proposal; the…
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Bonus Q&A: Giarrusso on Small Business, Campaign Finance, the GOP Outlook & More
State Representative Anthony Giarrusso (R-East Greenwich) joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss the merits of reform attempts in the House; what the…
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Raimondo Unsure If PawSox Deal Will Be Decided This Legislative Session
Governor Gina Raimondo said Tuesday she’s unsure if the Pawtucket Red Sox proposal to move to Providence will be decided — as the team’s ownership…
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Raimondo, Mattiello Rally Behind Shekarchi’s Job Development-Tax Credit Bill
Governor Gina Raimondo and House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello cited a message of collaboration as they lent their support Tuesday to a job development…
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Twin River Officials To Present Plans For Casino To Tiverton Residents
Twin River’s leadership plans to hold an informational meeting in Tiverton Monday on its proposed casino. Twin River hopes to transfer the gambling…
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Bonus Q&A: Elorza on Snow, Street Cars, Tax Agreements & More
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bonus Q+A to talk about his budget; tax stabilization agreements; the search for an economic development director;…
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Political Roundtable: Elorza on His Budget, the PawSox & Baltimore
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss his budget proposal for the fiscal year starting July 1; the PawSox’…
