There’s no truth to the rumor that the Red Sox’ mojo was MIA when the latest time capsule was unearthed on the former site of McCoy Stadium. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 25, 2025
Considering the torrents of news, is it time to measure the first 100 days of a new presidential administration in dog-years? You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** 1. STORY […]
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Via video, Gov. McKee declares his campaign for re-election
On the fourth anniversary of the day when he inherited Rhode Island’s top political office, Gov. Dan McKee used a video announcement to tout his record and ask voters to give him another four years in office. The two-minute video paints a contrast between conditions when McKee became governor — when the Covid pandemic was […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Jan. 17, 2025
Remaking the Old Canteen as a hot dog venue — is nothing sacred? You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Gov. Dan McKee had a […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Jan. 10, 2025
If Donald Trump is intent on seizing Greenland, Rhode Island might want to use the resulting distraction to annex Seekonk. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** 1. STORY OF […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Jan. 3, 2025
It’s a shiny new year, brimming with possibilities. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: The Rhode Island Senate remains the more fractious of Smith […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Dec. 20, 2024
The local pols were all snug in their beds, while visions of plush campaign checks danced in their heads. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and what we used to call the twitters. My column is taking next week off — happy holidays! — so this missive will next materialize on […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 22, 2024
Count me in for extra stuffing and cranberry sauce. Welcome back to my weekly column. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and what we used to call the twitters. I’m taking next week off, so have a happy Thanksgiving! This column will return on Dec. 6. Here we go. *** Want […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 15, 2024
The quiet phase of the campaign season got a little louder this week. Welcome back to my weekly column. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right […]
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Gina Raimondo is considering another run for governor of Rhode Island
Former Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo — a Democrat who is facing the end of her tenure as U.S. Commerce secretary due to Donald Trump’s victory last week — is considering making another run for governor, The Public’s Radio has learned from multiple sources. Speculation on Raimondo’s future has centered on the possibility of her […]
