Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable to discuss the fight over her budget priorities, the level of state spending and related issues.
Dominick Ruggerio
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 17
Question of the Week: What does the new year hold for the power dynamic at the Statehouse? With that in mind, thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Gov. Gina Raimondo […]
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 10
Question of the Week: Is politics catching up with public opinion on gun issues in Rhode Island? Thanks for stopping by for my first weekly column of 2020. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) With this being an […]
Budget Deficit, Education, Guns, Housing Among Issues On Tap for RI General Assembly In 2020
Eliminating a $200 million deficit, supporting better public schools, improving the state’s housing stock and reducing the threat of gun violence are among the challenges facing Rhode Island lawmakers in their 2020 session. State representatives and state senators returned to the Statehouse Tuesday for the first day of the new legislative year. While the first […]
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 3
Question of the Week: What kind of year are we in for? With that in mind, thanks for stopping by for my first weekly column of 2020. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) With a new Rhode Island […]
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For December 20
Question of the Week: When will Rhode Island next begin a new legislative session without a budget deficit? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. (A quick program note: I’m taking some time off to […]
Ruggerio Says RI Needs To Confront Its Structural Deficit
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio believes the state needs to be more to eliminate its structural deficit, but it’s unclear how much progress can be made due to short-term red ink.
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For December 6
Question of the Week: If Pawtucket can enjoy brighter prospects, can the same thing happen in other investment-starved Rhode Island communities? Read on for more on that. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here […]
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For November 1
Question of the Week: What is overlooked when one topic dominates public discussion? Read on for more on that, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The high-stakes fight between […]
Scott MacKay Commentary
Time for IGT and Twin River to stop fighting over RI gambling money

