There is so much pent-up demand for retelling the tale of the secret apartment at Providence Place that it could be a growth industry for Rhode Island (who needs Hasbro?). You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 20, 2024
On national pepperoni pizza day, you could do worse than the Roni Island at Pizza Marvin. 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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RI Senate Democratic Whip Val Lawson on Washington Bridge, East Providence and the future of the Senate
Valarie Lawson has enjoyed a rapid rise in the Rhode Island Senate. Lawson was first elected in 2018 and she is now the third-ranking member in the chamber. The East Providence Democrat may climb even higher. Senate president Dominick Ruggerio is 75. If he wins re-election this year, Ruggerio is expected to pass the Senate […]
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Rhode Island Sen. Josh Miller tells Pride celebrants he won’t seek re-election
With the candidate filing deadline coming at the end of this month, state Sen. Josh Miller told Pride celebrants in downtown Providence over the weekend that he does not plan to seek re-election. The Public’s Radio confirmed the conversations with two sources. Miller, 70, who offered a progressive profile since first being elected in 2006, […]
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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for June 14, 2024
Well, that’s a wrap on the General Assembly session for the year, but more fun approaches with the candidate filing deadline later this month. 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? […]
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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for May 24, 2024
With the heat on the rise, 1) it’s time to hit up Sunshine Creamery; 2) go to the beach; and 3) the end of the General Assembly session looms. 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 […]
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Mattiello, Ruggerio Now Back Klobuchar For President
Rhode Island’s two most powerful legislative leaders, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, said Wednesday they support Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar. Mattiello switched his support after Joe Biden’s lackluster performance in the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary. Klobuchar has new momentum after finishing third in the New Hampshire primary on […]
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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 31
Question of the Week: Is Rhode Island statutorily required to offer a head-slapping political story every January to make up for the demise of the Follies? Ponder that as you dig into my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here […]