Providence City Council President Sabina Matos joins Political Roundtable to discuss the effort to improve the city’s schools, the latest controversy involving President Trump, and fallout from higher property tax bills in Providence.
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New Bedford Immigration Center Advises Undocumented Population Following Threat From President Trump
An immigration center in New Bedford is preparing for the worst, after President Trump said in a tweet on Monday night that U.S. immigration officials will begin arresting “millions of illegal aliens” starting next week.
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Bonus Q&A: Place On Trump, Burrillville Power Plant, Building The RI GOP & More
State Rep. David Place (R-Burrillville) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss questions related to President Trump, building the Republican Party in Rhode Island, the number of fire districts in Burrillville, and more.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For May 10
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) Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is suggesting that the legislative budget for the next fiscal year will include new measures meant to improve […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For April 19
April showers bring …. May revenue estimates? 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) Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has a little less than four years left in his second term at […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics & Media Roundup For April 12
We’re edging closer to crunch time at the General Assembly. With 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. NEW: Amanda Milkovits is joining The Boston Globe to cover Rhode Island […]
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Political Roundtable: Bell On The Fight To Lead The RI GOP, Mueller Report & More
Rhode Island Republican Chairman Brandon Bell joins Political Roundtable to discuss the fight to succeed him, the Mueller report, and the battle between different elements in the RI House of Representatives.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For March 1
March is here, and lawmakers are digging deeper into RI Gov. Gina Raimondo’s budget $9.9 billion proposal. That’s part of what’s on tap this week, so 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 […]
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As Congress Reaches Tentative Deal To Fund Border Fencing, NE Federal Workers Breathe Sigh Of Relief
Federal workers in New England are breathing a sigh of relief that lawmakers in Washington have a tentative agreement to avert another partial government shutdown.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time To Fix US Immigration Mess
Another potential federal shutdown looms this week as lawmakers in Washington struggle to reach a consensus on immigration issues. The Public’s Radio political analyst, Scott MacKay, says it’s a good moment to reflect on our immigration history.