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Ian Donnis
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Murrow Award-winning political reporter for Ocean State Media, RI’s NPR and PBS station; baseball fan; love good food, dogs and Little Rhody
Sitting down with PVD food all-star Ben Sukle today to tape our next episode of One on One. Watch for it later this week on @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
@risenate.bsky.social leaders holding a legislative session overview meeting for members at 5pm today in Senate Lounge. Topics include process for submitting legislative priorities to leadership, new policies for bill deadlines, schedule for session + hearing "your priorities and ideas"
December 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud." But she and USDA haven't provided the underlying data or any evidence. n.pr/4paRygE
The agriculture secretary says SNAP changes are coming. Here's what we know
Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud." But she and USDA haven't provided the underlying data or any evidence.
n.pr
December 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
McKee statement on Guckian
December 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Looking quick Guckian got 13,457 more votes (152k - 139k) than Kalus despite spending 7% the $ ($313,107 to $4.97 M).

His result is $2.06/vote to her $35.76/vote. She should explain how he's irrelevant.

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December 1, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Ashley Kalus, ahead of announcement by Aaron Guckian, says she’s undecided on another run
December 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Aaron Guckian to announce run for governor tomorrow
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
No TGIF column today (it will be back next week). But check out my One on One interview with PVD artist/musician Brian Chippendale at 7:30 pm tonight or 10:30 am Sunday on @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social TV
November 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Thank you @iandonnis.bsky.social for uplifting this piece. One of the most heartfelt and powerful segments I’ve seen in a long time. It is difficult to watch, but if it feels safe for you to do so, I highly encourage you to try.
November 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
When you're done crying from the last one, cheer up with this www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How to Fix a Typewriter and Your Life
This is the story of how a man traded steady, grinding corporate security for a dying craft and, in the process, found his soul.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Michael G. Riley, who got 35% of the vote against Jim Langevin as a Republican in 2012, has died at age 69. Here’s his projo obit
November 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Fundraising pitch from @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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It's the offseason for the General Assembly, but you wouldn't know it from all the legislative nuggets in this week's @iandonnis.bsky.social column www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 21, 2025
Will the Rhode Island Senate remain divided? Plus, Helena Foulkes leans on a big name to raise more campaign cash
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November 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Didn’t realize RI had killed all its turkeys by the 1800s, only reintroducing them in the 1980s. One visted my yard back in June & sampled my berries & admired itself in my car’s reflection.
November 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Despite what the Senate Majority Whip says in this interview, my 340B drug pricing bill did pass the House. It took effect Oct 1 and is already helping our hospitals and health centers! As you can see, it was award-winning legislation!
November 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi... Top item in this column from a few weeks back came to mind when DJT & Zohran had their surprisingly friendly meetup yesterday
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 7, 2025
What Trump and Mamdani share in common, plus RI Senate leaders turn out for a rival to a Senate incumbent
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November 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi... RI Politics Weekend Column: More division for RI Senate? Q&A with David Tikoian; Progressive/Conservative Glimmers; ICE Standoff in PVD; Wild Turkeys 🦃; Climate Fallout; More
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 21, 2025
Will the Rhode Island Senate remain divided? Plus, Helena Foulkes leans on a big name to raise more campaign cash
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November 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
@alanadimario.bsky.social on a number of RISenate
colleagues going to fundraiser for a primary rival: “Eight people who can’t vote in my district attending the Republican-backed fundraiser for my primary opponent doesn’t concern me ..." [full comment in #2] www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 21, 2025
Will the Rhode Island Senate remain divided? Plus, Helena Foulkes leans on a big name to raise more campaign cash
www.oceanstatemedia.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM