Question of the Week: What is overlooked when one topic dominates public discussion? Read on for more on that, and 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 high-stakes fight between […]
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Fane Fight: Proposed 46-Story Luxury Tower Sparks Clash In Providence
The most disputed piece of land in Providence is just a patch of grass right now. It’s a triangle-shaped parcel smack between the city’s new pedestrian bridge and the Wexford building on Dyer Street. Fane tower is a proposed 46-story luxury residential development in Providence’s I-195 District. While opponents take a very different view, supporters […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For October 11
Question of the Week: How will House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry affect the outcome of the 2020 presidential race? That will play out through next November, and there will be a lot of news along the way. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you […]
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Bonus Q&A: Sue Cienki On Recruiting GOP Candidates, Local Control And More
Rhode Island Republican Chairwoman Sue Cienki is our guest for Bonus Q & A. She talks about efforts to recruit GOP candidates for local races, the state of Providence schools, and how to reduce negative extreme partisanship
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Bonus Q&A: Conley On Tax Program, Progressive Challengers, Fane Tower & More
RI Senate Finance Chairman William Conley (D-East Providence) joins on Bonus Q&A this week. We discuss issues including a new legislative tax incentive program, the progressive slate of candidates unveiled this week by the RI Political Cooperative, RI’s reliance on gambling revenue, the Fane Tower proposal, and more.
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Bonus Q&A: Paolino On Impeachment, Cianci, Fane Tower & More
Former Providence mayor Joe Paolino, who serves as Democratic national committeeman for RI Democrats, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the Fane Tower proposal, Buddy Cianci, the outlook for beating Donald Trump in 2022, and more.
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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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Bonus Q&A: Shekarchi On His Future, Fane Tower, Contracts Bill, Minimum Wage & More
Joseph Shekarchi (D-Warwick), majority leader in the RI House of Representatives, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss his political future, Gov. Raimondo’s relationship with the legislature, the outlook for the Fane tower project, and much more.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For June 21
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. It’s partially done, due to the House budget vote, and will be updated later. 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 defends the inclusion of […]
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Bonus Q&A: Elorza On Immigration, Education, Fane Tower & More
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bonus Q&A to discuss immigration, education, the proposed Fane Tower, his political future, and other subjects.