Ian Donnis
Political ReporterIan Donnis has reported on Rhode Island politics since 1999, when he arrived in the state two weeks before the FBI raided City Hall and Buddy Cianci’s East Side home.
Ian has been the political reporter for The Public’s Radio since 2009. He covers breaking news, develops in-depth features and investigative reports, contributes to RIPBS Weekly, hosts the weekly Political Roundtable with a range of newsmakers, writes a well-read Friday afternoon political newsletter, and maintains a bad social media habit.
Ian was for many years a panelist on Newsmakers, the Sunday morning public affairs show on WPRI-TV, Channel 12, and he’s a regular guest on A Lively Experiment on Rhode Island PBS. His previous experience includes serving as news editor of The Providence Phoenix and as a reporter for The Associated Press and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
Outside of work, Ian enjoys baseball, good food, and exploring Rhode Island. idonnis@oceanstatemedia.org
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McKee hopes to propose another $16.5 million for Medicaid payments as the state tries to become more competitive in attracting physicians -
Newport spends more than any other community per capita while several towns spend less than half as much, the report says -
The incumbent governor is pointing to his record on jobs, infrastructure and state government as he seeks another term -
The Democratic challenger is emphasizing housing, job creation and economic growth in the final stretch of the campaign -
The Democratic challenger’s advantage widens to 22 points when undecided voters are asked which candidate they lean toward -
Incumbent Democrats hold a firm grip on Rhode Island’s federal offices. Can a challenger from the left shake up the status quo? -
Bally’s offers a reminder on RI’s struggle for more revenue -
The Providence mayor discusses affordability, improving Providence schools and his case for a second term -
The state representative discusses his qualifications, affordability, public safety and his vision for Providence -
Many voters are still undecided in most statewide races, according to a poll from the Pell Center at Salve Regina University, with early voting for the primary set to begin this week
