House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello wants to eliminate the “Taylor Swift tax” — Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed statewide property tax on vacation…
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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Governor For A Day Khatima Bulmer Embraces “Girl Power”
An 11-year-old Newport girl, Khatima Bulmer, got VIP access to the corridors of power at the Statehouse as the state’s governor for a day on Wednesday….
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Magaziner Calls for Greater Disclosure on Corporation Campaign Contributions
State Treasurer Seth Magaziner is calling on federal regulators to require all publicly traded corporation to disclose their political contributions….
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Two Top Clinton Campaign Officials Coming to RI Monday
Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager, Robby Mook, and her director of state campaigns, Marlon Marshall, are slated to travel to Rhode Island Monday to…
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To Compete With Mass.,Twin River Proposes Moving Gambling From Newport Grand To Tiverton Location
The parent company of Twin River proposed Tuesday, in essence, to relocate Newport Grand’s video lottery terminals to a new location in Tiverton, close…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After two snow-packed months, the apparent settling of the pension conflict, and Lincoln Chafee’s surprising emergence as a possible presidential…
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Raimondo Marks First 100 Days In Office
Governor Gina Raimondo marked her 100th day in office Thursday. Raimondo is taking part in several events to mark the occasion. Along with two other…
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Bonus Q&A: Pryor on the PawSox, Economic Development, the Taylor Swift Tax & More
RI Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss the PawSox’ pitch for a Providence stadium, efforts to boost economic…
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Political Roundtable: Pryor On PawSox, Incentives & Raimondo’s Budget
RI Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the PawSox’ pitch for state help for a Providence ballpark; how…
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PawSox: Providence Ballpark Would Cost State About $2M Per Year
The debate over the Pawtucket Red Sox and a public subsidy to help keep the team in Rhode Island began in earnest Wednesday as PawSox ownership unveiled…
