Rhode Island approved a law in 2019 to guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. That means that abortion will remain legal here even if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade.
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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In change, McKee will take part in debate this Thursday
In a change of course, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee’s campaign said Monday that he will take part in a debate later this week. A business-backed policy group, The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, is staging the forum at 12:30 pm Thursday at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. According to RIPEC, the five major Democratic […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island Politics Roundup for April 29, 2022
Rhode Island’s current campaign season is slowly starting to stir. Your tips and comments are welcome. You can follow me through the week on the twitters. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here *** STORY OF THE WEEK: With slightly more than four months until Rhode […]
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Political Roundtable: LaFortune on Providence schools, ‘Superman Building,’ her campaign & more
Ward 3 Providence City Councilor Nirva LaFortune, one of four Democrats running to be the next mayor of Providence, is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. The topics include: LaFortune’s case for why she’s the best choice; Her plan for improving public schools in Providence; LaFortune’s views on the proposal for the ‘Superman Building’ […]
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McKee scraps plan to participate in first major debate for governor
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has reversed course on a commitment to participate in the first significant gubernatorial debate of the 2022 campaign season. McKee’s change of heart was revealed by The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, which is staging the debate at 12:30 pm next Thursday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick. All […]
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Fung formally launches CD2 run with critique of Democratic status quo
Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung formally launched his GOP run in Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District Tuesday by mixing an optimistic message with criticism of Democrats over inflation and high gas prices. “Right now, our country needs strong leadership, our state needs strong leadership, and the men and women of the second Congressional district need […]
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AG review cites red flags on Cranston property owned by RI DMV Administrator
A review by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha has found insufficient evidence to show that state DMV Administrator Walter “Bud” Craddock should have known about prostitution happening at a building he owns in Cranston. But the review also said that a series of details should have given Craddock pause about the situation. Neronha pursued […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 22, 2022
Now that Warwick-based Hangar 420 is producing cannabis-infused coffee syrup, is it just a matter of time until calamari and clam cakes get similar treatment? Your tips and comments are welcome. You can follow me through the week on the twitters. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up […]
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Political Roundtable: Kalus on her campaign for governor, taxes, housing affordability & more
Republican candidate for governor Ashley Kalus is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. The topics include: — How Kalus would address jobs and the economy; — Why the former Illinois resident decided to run for office; — Her approach on housing affordability; — Whether her short time living in Rhode Island is long enough […]
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Segal wins endorsement from U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Democrat David Segal has won a high-profile endorsement from U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts as he looks to expand his support in Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District. “I’ve worked with David Segal on plans to level the economic playing field, support a responsible foreign policy, and build a government that Americans can trust to […]
