Representative Donald Lally (D-Narragansett), the second-longest serving member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, announced his resignation…
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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Raimondo Backs Possible Pension Settlement “On the Right Terms”
Governor Gina Raimondo on Tuesday said she’ll continue to back a settlement to high-stakes pension litigation “on the right terms to the state.” As…
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Twin River Casino To Make Case For Onsite Hotel
The House Finance Committee is slated to vote Tuesday on a bill that would clear the path for a hotel to be built at Twin River in Lincoln. The casino…
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TGIF: 16 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
– Happy Budget Week, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org, and you…
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Legislative Leaders Praise Raimondo’s FY2016 Budget Proposal
Legislative leaders Thursday praised the first budget presented by Governor Gina Raimondo. House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said the spending plan…
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State Republicans React To Gov. Raimondo’s First Budget Proposal
A top legislative Republican praised Governor Gina Raimondo for expressing an optimistic message in her budget address last night. But Foster…
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Political Roundtable: Marion On The Fight For Reform, Quasi-Publics & Raimondo’s Budget
Common Cause of Rhode Island executive director John Marion joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the fight for reform after guilty pleas…
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New Report Finds Fire Service Costs Substantially Higher In The Ocean State
A new study shows that per-capita fire service costs are higher in Rhode Island than other parts of the country. Research by former Republican…
