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Every Friday, political reporter Ian Donnis compiles 15 things to know about politics and media in southern New England, including the top stories of the week, a look ahead, highlights from our newsroom and a few nuggets just for fun.

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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct. 11, 2024

Cranston debate, AG ratings, and the elite in Newport.

There’s no truth to the rumor that $1 tickets will be sold for the chance to swing a sledgehammer as part of the demolition of the Washington Bridge. You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. (A quick program note: my column is skipping next week…

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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct. 4, 2024

The winds of economic change, heading to 2026, and Magaziner’s first campaign ad.

Yeah, I actually like raking leaves, but don’t expect me to come do this at your yard. 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…

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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 27, 2024

The RX for healthcare woes, silent treatment from top state officials & why the NYC case makes us think of Buddy.

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

The effort to keep Hasbro in RI, more local jobs, and looking to ’26.

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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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 13, 2024

Incumbents scored big in the primary, winners & losers, and Cano makes a change.

Say it with me now: triskaidekaphobia. 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 THE WEEK: For all the yak about cranky Rhode Islanders…

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