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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Emergency medicine physician Dr. Emily Shearer explains the pressures straining the state’s healthcare system — and where she sees reasons for optimism -
The governor made his choice amid a difficult Democratic primary and an unresolved legal fight over former House Speaker Shekarchi’s eligibility -
Will GOP voters in CD2 go full MAGA or more conventional? -
The Republican congressional candidate discusses President Trump, federal disaster aid, his work involving Cuba and the future of the Rhode Island GOP -
The East Greenwich physician discusses his support for Trump policies, the 2020 election and his approach to representing the Second District -
The legal challenge adds uncertainty as Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee considers five finalists for the vacancy -
She will end her 15-year tenure next summer, rather than staying on until 2028 -
Which way will Gov. McKee go on the Supreme Court? -
Now in his fifth term in office, New Bedford mayor Jon Mitchell says the city has a bright future, despite a budget crunch that recently prompted a significant tax hike and a series of municipal layoffs -
Opponents argued the ‘revolving door’ law was a roadblock to the former House Speaker’s pursuit of the new position
