Question of the Week: What difference does it make if elected officials send their own kids to the traditional public schools in their home community? 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 […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For September 6
Question of the Week: Would the mayor of Fall River make Buddy Cianci blush? 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) Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo remains unstinting in her support […]
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Commissioner Infante-Green Discusses The Pending State Takeover of Providence Schools
The woman hired to lead the effort to overhaul Providence schools discusses what comes next.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 30
The possibility of recession, shrinking gambling revenue, and a big fight over Rhode Island’s top gambling vendor – what could possibly go wrong? 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) Gambling […]
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Political Roundtable: Newberry On Schools, Express Train To Boston And RI’s Slumping Gambling Revenue
Rhode Island state Rep. Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the state’s slumping gambling revenue, the outlook for an express train between Boston and Providence, and the quest to improve Providence schools.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 23
Hard to believe, but September and a fresh school year is close at hand. 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. Much ado about nothing or a serious ethical lapse? The Rhode […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 9
The march to the start of a new school year continues, with a lot on the line for Providence and the entire state. 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) It’s […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For July 19
You think it’s hot out there? Give it a few months and we’ll be griping about the cold. Regardless, 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 program note: TGIF is taking a summer break […]
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Bonus Q&A: Matos On Immigration, Providence Pension, Her Political Future & More
Ward 15 Councilor Sabina Matos, the president of the Providence City Council, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss immigration, Providence schools, the city’s underfunded pension, her political future and other topics.
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Political Roundtable: Matos On Providence Schools, Trump Controversy & Property Taxes
Providence City Council President Sabina Matos joins Political Roundtable to discuss the effort to improve the city’s schools, the latest controversy involving President Trump, and fallout from higher property tax bills in Providence.
