NPR’s Scott Simon wishes we could text them back when politicians message us asking for campaign donations.
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Former rival Foulkes tops McKee in Q1 fundraising
Foulkes, a former top executive for CVS Health, remains publicly non-committal about her plans for 2026. But newly filed finance reports show that she raised $203,700 from individual contributors during the first quarter of 2024, bringing her campaign balance to $298,046. McKee’s campaign brought in $104,025 from individuals in the quarter and $18,300 from political […]
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Trump’s criminal trial, a first for a former president, has begun in New York
Jury selection is underway for Donald Trump’s hush-money trial — the first time in U.S. history a former president is being tried on criminal charges. A decision could come by summer.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For February 14
Question of the Week: If a JCLS meeting was held in the woods, would anyone get invited? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column, and Happy Valentine’s. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The unsettled quality of […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For February 7
Question of the Week: Can Democrats overcome the disarray of their primary season to mount an effective challenge to President Trump? A lot of people are wondering about that, and the story has a local angle. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can […]
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Mattiello And Ruggerio’s Campaign Spending On Food & Drink Has Surged During Their Leadership
Rhode Island lawmakers will hold lots of fundraisers in the months ahead to fuel their re-election campaigns. But what many Rhode Islanders do not know is how much of the money raised by the state’s two most powerful legislative leaders gets spent on food, beverages and meals, much of it at fancy restaurants. An exclusive investigation by The Public’s Radio shows that this spending by House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has surged since they moved into their top leadership posts.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 17
Question of the Week: What does the new year hold for the power dynamic at the Statehouse? With that in mind, 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) Gov. Gina Raimondo […]
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RI’s Board Of Elections Remains An Underfunded Campaign Finance Watchdog
A little-known state agency in Rhode Island has emerged in recent years as a stronger watchdog against the misuse of campaign spending. But critics say the Board of Elections still lacks the resources to do its job.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 2
August is here, so hit the beach and enjoy the warmth while you can. 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. With the fur continuing to fly between IGT and Twin River, […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For April 26
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) The continuing contracts bill sailed through the Rhode Island House Tuesday on a 60-to-8 vote. This followed dire predictions from city and town officials […]