Lisa Ranglin, founder and president of the RI Black Business Association, is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. The topics include:
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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de la Cruz formally launches her run in CD2
Rhode Island State Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R-North Smithfield) came to Cranston, the home community of her two Republican rivals in the 2nd Congressional District, to formally launch her campaign Wednesday. De la Cruz described herself as a proud daughter of Portuguese immigrants and working mom who relates to the concerns of everyday people. […]
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RI Senate proposes creating universal pre-K by 2028
The Rhode Island Senate unveiled a proposal Tuesday to establish universal pre-K in the state over the next five years and to strengthen other elements of early childhood education. During a Statehouse news conference, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio called this legislative package one of the most important things being taken up this session. He called […]
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Mark Arsenault discusses his new book, “The Imposter’s War”
Former Providence Journal reporter Mark Arsensault, now with The Boston Globe, has written his first nonfiction book. It’s called “The Imposter’s War.” It’s about a ProJo editor, John R. Rathom, who helped galvanize America’s entry into World War I. The book also delves into the role of propaganda — something that remains relevant in our […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for March 11, 2022
Man, there’s nothing like the price of gas to get people talking. 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: If you want people to get […]
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RI House GOP Leader Blake Filippi faces first Democratic rival since 2014
State Rep. Blake Filippi (R-New Shoreham), the GOP leader in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, has his first general election opponent since he first won election in 2014: Tina Spears, executive director of the Community Provider of Network of Rhode Island, announced Friday a Democratic challenge to Filippi. Spears lives in Charlestown and has […]
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Political Roundtable: Place and Hodgson on Republican politics
State Rep. David Place (R-Burrillville) and former state Sen. Dawson Hodgson of North Kingstown, who is now unaffiliated, join Political Roundtable this week for a discussion about GOP politics. The topics include why Place is a Republican, and why Hodgson left the GOP; What should be done about the threats and harassment faced by election […]
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Lawsuit alleging political interference in Cranston has moved to federal court
A lawsuit alleging political interference in a Cranston development project has moved from state to federal court, as one of the officials mentioned in the case, former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, competes for an open seat in Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District. Coastal Partners filed the suit against the City of Cranston and David Capuano, […]
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From war-torn Ukrainian border, Cicilline backs sanctions but opposes no-fly zone
U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, during a weekend visit to the Polish border with Ukraine, said he supports continued military and humanitarian assistance to the war-stricken country, but he does not back Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call for a NATO-enforced no-fly zone. “If there’s a no-fly zone imposed by NATO, it has to be enforced by […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for March 4, 2022
Don’t look now, but there are fewer than 200 days until Rhode Island’s pivotal September 13 primary election. 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: […]
