Rhode Island General Treasurer, a Democrat running in the 2nd Congressional District, is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. The topics include a new Boston Globe poll and his potential November showdown with Republican Allan Fung. Magaziner is serving his second term as general treasurer. IAN DONNIS: General treasurer Seth Magaziner. Welcome back 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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Langevin endorses Magaziner, amid signs of a tight November race with Fung
U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin endorsed fellow Democrat Seth Magaziner Thursday as his preferred successor, describing him as the best choice among more than a half-dozen Democrats running in the primary. “We simply can not take a chance on letting Republicans win this seat,” Langevin said during a news conference overlooking WaterPlace Park in Providence, characterizing […]
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In surprise, McCaffrey says he will not seek re-election to RI Senate
Rhode Island Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey said Monday he will not seek re-election, an announcement coming three days after his Democratic primary opponent became a focal point for national media coverage. McCaffrey has served in the Senate from a district in Warwick since first winning election in 1994, and his retirement from politics was […]
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Poll shows Fung leading in CD2, Gorbea in race for governor
Republican candidate Allan Fung has a six-point lead in a hypothetical match-up with Democrat Seth Magaziner in the race for an open seat in Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, according to a Boston Globe poll released Monday. The poll shows Fung with 44.9% of the support, Magaziner with 38.5%, and 16.5% of voters undecided. The […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for June 24, 2022
A befuddling campaign season has quickly taken on some of the zing of years past. Your tips and comments are welcome. You can follow me through the week on the twitters. This week’s column is a bit abbreviated due to some long hours of late for your humble correspondent. *** Want to get my column […]
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SCOTUS decision overturning Roe sparks mostly condemnation in Rhode Island
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade sparked widespread condemnation in Rhode Island. The ruling came more than a month after the stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicating the court was prepared to take this momentous step. It puts the court at odds with a majority of Americans […]
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Rhode Islanders lament and celebrate SCOTUS ruling in NY gun case
Rhode Islanders are reacting to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that expands gun rights in a New York case. The high court Thursday ruled that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense, striking down a New York gun law in a ruling expected to directly impact half a dozen other populous […]
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Political Roundtable: Morgenthau on her run in CD2, RI residency, January 6 & more
Sarah Morgenthau, one of six Democrats running for an open seat in Rhode Isalnd’s 2nd Congressional District, is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. Topics include why she’s running, questions about her residency in Rhode Island, what she thinks accountability should look like for January 6 and more. The primary is September 13.
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In surprise, RI House GOP Leader Blake Filippi is not seeking re-election
In a surprise move, Rhode Island House GOP Leader Blake Filippi of New Shoreham is not seeking re-election after four terms. The announcement by Filippi’s successor as Republican leader, Rep. Michael Chippendale of Foster, stunned state representatives close to 11 pm Thursday on the last day of the 2022 legislative session. Lawmakers responded with an […]
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Supporters celebrate Rhode Island’s new gun laws
Amid the rising tide of public frustration about mass shootings, Gov. Dan McKee signed into law Tuesday three bills that supporters say will help make Rhode Island safer. The new measures raise the age to buy guns and ammunition from 18 to 21, limit magazine capacity to 10 rounds, and prohibit the carrying of loaded long […]
