All you need to know about 2022 is that some people are more wary about making innocently misleading April Fool’s Day jokes in our era of heightened misinformation. 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? […]
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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Political Roundtable: Smiley on his campaign, schools, taxes, public safety and more
Brett Smiley joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss his campaign as one of four Democrats running to the next mayor of Providence. The others are Gonzalo Cuervo, Nirva LaFortune, and Mike Solomon. Topics in the interview include: — Whether Smiley can make more progress on familiar problems than past mayors; — How he would […]
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Sen. Anderson endorsing Tuttle instead of seeking re-election to RI Senate
Rhode Island state Sen. Kendra Anderson (D-Warwick), who scored a progressive victory by winning her seat amid a crowded Democratic primary field in 2020, announced Tuesday she will not seek re-election and instead endorse another progressive, Harrison Tuttle. Tuttle is the executive director of the Black Lives Matter RI PAC. “It has been an honor […]
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Smiley touts ‘back to basics’ approach in run for mayor of Providence
Brett Smiley, a former high-level official at the city and state level, formally launched his latest run for mayor of Providence on Monday by vowing a “back to basics” approach to city government. Smiley told a group of more than 130 supporters at the Cambridge Innovation Center that he intends to finish what he started […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for March 25, 2022
The Sox won’t lack for offense with the welcome addition of Trevor Story, but you can never have enough pitching, right? 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 […]
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Political Roundtable: Miller on legalizing marijuana, RI’s hospital landscape & more
State Sen. Josh Miller (D-Cranston) is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. The topics include his role as the Senate sponsor of a bill to legalize recreational marijuana starting in October, including questions about whether the legislation does enough to address issues of equity and expungement. Other points for discussion including redistricting, the state’s […]
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Providence mayoral candidates outline their views during RIC forum
The 2022 race for mayor of Providence shifted into a new gear Wednesday as three of the four Democrats seeking to succeed Jorge Elorza outlined their views during a forum organized by students at Rhode Island College. The forum marked one of the first opportunities for voters to hear from the candidates. On a number […]
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Kalus announces her GOP run for governor in RI
Republican businesswoman Ashley Kalus made it official Tuesday by using an online video to announce her campaign for governor in Rhode Island.. The announcement was anticipated. Kalus opened a campaign account and registered to vote in Rhode Island earlier this year. While she has the GOP field for governor to herself, she will also face […]
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Supporters renewing effort to boost RI’s top tax bracket from 5.99% to 8.99%
Supporters of raising taxes for Rhode Island’s most wealthy residents plan to renew their efforts at the Statehouse. The Revenue for Rhode Island coalition wants to hike the top bracket in the state income tax, from 5,99% to 8,99%, for people whose adjusted gross annual income is above $500,000. Supporters say boosting the income tax […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for March 18, 2022
The daylight savings debate kicks up almost as much heat as dyspepsia over higher gas prices. 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: The spectacular […]
