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Every Friday, political reporter Ian Donnis compiles 15 things to know about politics and media in southern New England, including the top stories of the week, a look ahead, highlights from our newsroom and a few nuggets just for fun.

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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for May 10, 2024

The patient man in the RI House, LEOBOR moves ahead, and a healthcare summit on tape at the Statehouse.

If April showers bring May flowers, what do May showers bring? You can follow me through the week on 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 here. *** STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island House…

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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for May 3, 2024

Brown’s peaceful resolution, Gina coming to Newport, Helena’s windfall and more.

It’s an outrage that the new documentary about the secret apartment at Providence Place has yet to screen in Rhode Island. You can follow me through the week on 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…

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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 26, 2024

The crises facing children, Plunder Dome anniversary and Gina back in the spotlight.

We can only wonder how much better the Sox might be without a spate of injuries. You can follow me through the week on 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 here. *** STORY OF…

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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 19, 2024

A 2015 warning on the bridge, lawmakers to learn about AI, and Pryor on housing

School vacation week made for some swift journeys across the Washington Bridge. You can follow me through the week on 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 here. *** STORY OF THE WEEK: As the…

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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 12, 2024

General Assembly candidates emerge, Neronha’s keynote, and what’s next for RIPTA?

If someone was selling kits to build your own ark, they could clean up (before we all float away). You can follow me through the week on 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 here.…

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