Michael Raia, who recently left his job as Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo’s communications director, has been hired to lead a new strategic consulting and PR firm operated by the owners of NAIL Communications, The Public’s Radio has learned. NAIL[PR] will specialize in strategic communications planning, message and campaign development, crisis communications, and other traditional […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For February 1
The early phase of Rhode Island’s legislative session remains busy, with scores of people coming to the Statehouse to sound off on one of the nation’s most divisive issues. That’s part of what we’re looking at, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you […]
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Political Roundtable: Raia On Raimondo’s Budget & The Abortion Debate
Mike Raia, the departing communications director for Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the governor’s budget plan and the legislative debate over abortion legislation. (Raimondo was supposed to be the guest, but something came up at the last minute.)
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Bonus Q&A: Raia On DCYF, Raimondo’s Profile, Marijuana & Morena
Mike Raia, the departing communications director for Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, pinch hits for her on Bonus Q&A this week. The topics include New York Times’ columnist Frank Bruni’s recent column on Raimondo and problems related to the state Department of Children, Youth and Families.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics & Media Roundup For January 25
The disruption of natural gas service on Aquidneck Island shows how unexpected events can have a big impact. The fallout from that will continue in the months to come. 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 […]