With the 2024 election in the books, we’re on the fast-track to the holidays … and the quiet phase of a statewide election looming in 2026. Welcome back to my weekly column. You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to […]
Jeff Britt
Former Mattiello strategist Britt rejects plea deal, setting stage for fall trial
Jeff Britt, a former campaign operative for Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, rejected Tuesday a plea deal from state prosecutors, setting the state for a potentially dramatic trial that could take place ahead of the November election. Britt made his appearance in Kent County Superior Court in Warwick before Judge Daniel Procaccini via video […]
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For October 18
Question of the Week: What does the future hold? A hardy perennial as I wrestle with a cold, a lack of lunch and a lot of news at week’s end. 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 […]
Strategist For RI Speaker Mattiello’s 2016 Campaign Indicted On Two Charges
Jeff Britt, a storied Rhode Island political strategist who has worked for Republicans and Democrats, has been indicted on two charges, including a felony charge of money laundering for actions during House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s 2016 re-election campaign, Attorney General Peter Neronha announced Friday.

