Question of the Week: After a bruising battle involving one of Rhode Island’s largest revenue sources, can the pieces be put back together? (Probably) 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) […]
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Political Roundtable: Rourke On The RI Political Cooperative & Whether Americans Want A Progressive President
Jennifer Rourke, a co-chair of the Rhode Island Political Cooperative, a new progressive group, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the co-op, her run for state Senate, and whether Americans will support a progressive candidate for president.
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For October 11
Question of the Week: How will House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry affect the outcome of the 2020 presidential race? That will play out through next November, and there will be a lot of news along the way. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you […]
Political Roundtable: Cicilline On House Democrats’ Impeachment Inquiry Against President Trump
U.S. Rep. David Cicilline joins Political Roundtable to discuss House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry against President Trump, whether that will backfire, why Democrats won’t hold a vote on the inquiry, and related questions. Here’s a rough transcript of this week’s Political Roundtable featuring Cicilline, moderator Ian Donnis, and panelists Scott MacKay and Maureen Moakley. Donnis: We’re […]
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For October 4
Question of the Week: Has Twin River tilted the balance in favor of open bidding for a major contract with the state of Rhode Island? That’s my top item this week, so read on. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me […]
Political Roundtable: Cienki On Proposed $1B IGT Deal & House Democrats’ Inquiry Of President Trump
Rhode Island Republican Party Chairwoman Sue Cienki joins Political Roundtable to discuss the proposed $1 billion extension for IGT, and House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For September 27
Question of the Week: What will happen with the proposed IGT extension, and when will it happen? That’s my top item this week, so read on. 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 […]
Political Roundtable: Conley On Proposed $1B IGT Extension & Pursuing An Impeachment Inquiry Against President Trump
RI Senate Finance Chairman William Conley joins Political Roundtable to discuss the proposed $1 billion 20-year extension for gambling-services company IGT, and the move by U.S. House leadership to back an impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
Bonus Q&A: Paolino On Impeachment, Cianci, Fane Tower & More
Former Providence mayor Joe Paolino, who serves as Democratic national committeeman for RI Democrats, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the Fane Tower proposal, Buddy Cianci, the outlook for beating Donald Trump in 2022, and more.
Newport Lawmaker Laments Repeal of Clean Water Rule
Representative Lauren Carson says the decision is a setback for environmental advocates.

