Politics reporter for @ThePublicsRadio; ex-@ProvPhoenix;❤️ Biggest Little State, ⚾️, 🐕, barbecue & Wifey. Tips: idonnis@ripr.org Follow me on Bluesky
Providence, Rhode Island
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George Mendonsa, the “kissing sailor,” with @RepRuggiero at the Statehouse a few years ago. Rest In Peace
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Sad news: the great former @NBC10 investigative reporter Jim Taricani died yesterday. Here’s a statement
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.@RISenate passes 10-round magazine capacity limit, 25-11
It now goes to @GovDanMcKee, who says he will sign it
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Joe Maraia, 96, grandfather of the CEO at the Slater Compassion Center, bought $40 in coconut macaroons and a cookie as RI begins legalize cannabis sales. Says he plans to sample later with coffee and has not previously used marijuana
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Increasing age from 18 to 21 to buy guns or ammo passes @RISenate, 31-5 webserver.rilegislature.gov/…
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Developments in Sen Kettle case:
- Kettle pleads not guilty to extortion
- Alleged victim was page in '11-12
- State Police say 6 officers used to arrest Kettle was normal
- @SenatorRuggerio says Kettle will be ejected from Senate if he doesn't resign
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SCOOP: @GinaRaimondo is considering another run for governor of Rhode Island thepublicsradio.org/politics…
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.@GovDanMcKee has signed the 2-year pilot program for a supervised drug-injection center(s), aka harm reduction, into law
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.@brettpsmiley In ‘14: “We all have a role to play in making sure that people like Mike Solomon and Buddy Cianci don’t have an opportunity to succeed in our city” ripr.org/post/smiley-ends-ma…
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How the Smallest State Engineered a Big Covid Comeback - Via @MikeGrunwald in @politico politico.com/news/magazine/2…
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If there was 44-minute service between Boston and Providence In 1935, why can’t we have it now?
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.@DawsonHodgson: "if you are unwilling to stand up to Trumpism and Trumpery and all of the violations of our constitutional and public norms, why should we believe that you will develop your stiff spine to stand up for those values in Congress?”
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Bob Woodward at @RIPEC_ dinner: “so many” people close to President Trump consider him a threat to national & economic security
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Got a soft serve at a nearby outlet today. The owner was frustrated by how many adults are rude to the teenagers who work the counter. Please make the effort to be kind
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Sen Lombardi arguing that requiring gun owners to surrender a magazine with more than 10 rounds within a certain timeline could be an "unlawful taking"
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.@GovDanMcKee says he has signed a letter to @POTUS indicating the state’s willingness to accept Afghan refugees
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.@SenWhitehouse on SDNY
Barr fired the U.S. Attorney for SDNY Geoffrey Berman. Doesn’t seem to be any reason for it. None was stated.
Something weird happened at DOJ – let’s look into that.
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More than 160 @BrownUniversity faculty sign on to call for charges to be dropped against students protesting war in Gaza, via @oliviaebertz thepublicsradio.org/article/…
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.@SenJackReed, ranking Democrat on Armed Services, condemns president’s appointment of Anthony Tata
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RI is moving ahead the process to extend abortion coverage for women on Medicaid and who receive the state employee health plan
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10 years ago today I walked into what was then WRNI (then RIPR + now @ThePublicsRadio) to begin a new chapter. I’m grateful to all who have encouraged, inspired and talked with me along the way. My enthusiasm is undimmed. I feel very fortunate to be able to report on RI politics.
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.@brianstelter: "The Antifa narrative, designed to exculpate the Trump supporters who ransacked the Capitol -- and also exonerate Trump for encouraging them -- has been debunked, yet it persists" cnn.com/2021/01/14/media/cap…
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Another media rave for @GovRaimondo’s handling of the pandemic, this one from RI native @opinion_joe bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…
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Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, outgoing director of @RIHEALTH, tells me she is open to considering a run in CD2, but remains undecided
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.@JustinKPrice told me yesterday he was in DC on Wednesday, It's my understanding he did not go into the Capitol. I was not going to report his false assertions that Wednesday was a false flag attack, but he's upset about my lack of coverage. Credible news reports disprove him
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Can’t stop thinking about Mom. She wasn’t a distinguished jurist. She did fight a courageous extended battle against cancer and believed deeply in truth, justice and decency
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Special thoughts today to all who have lost their moms and who hold a special place for them in their ❤️
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.@DanMcKeeRI is set to announce tomorrow an e-bike rebate program named in honor of @eniedowski, our late friend who was a great reporter and someone who loved to be “out riding” (she also worked for McKee in the LG’s office for a time)
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Says a lot when someone's obit in the @projo includes a recipe for almond cookies. This lady must have been a hoot. Rest In Peace
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Signing off briefly. 10th wedding anniversary with my favorite ginger comes around only once
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One of the best regional tweets of the pandemic. I snapped this on March 16, 2020. Thx to Bill for getting it in my feed
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Scoop: @NBC10_Bill, longtime political reporter for @NBC10, is headed to a new gig, doing magazine-style stories for @RhodeiIslandPBS. Best wishes to Bill in his new advenure
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Marking 15 years with @ThePublicsRadio (previously known as RI Public Radio and WRNI). The time, it flies
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Some sad personal news: Kathy & I said goodbye to our beloved Jackson today. He was a good, good boy & will keep running in the fields of our ❤️
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As I've written before, @GovRaimondo's handling of this crisis and the recovery will be her political legacy in RI. So far, 81 percent of Rhode Islanders are with her thepublicsradio.org/article/…
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Final unofficial results: @SANDRISCANO bests @Nathan4Senate, 682-253, to become senator-elect from Pawtucket
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Sen Ciccone's amendment to grandfather in existing owners of magazines with more than 10 rounds voted down, 11-24
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Influential @riaflcio calls on General Assembly to raise age to buy guns to 21, ban large-capacity magazines and “assault weapons”
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Tip o’ the cap to all my peers in the RI media who are helping to keep people informed 🕵️♀️
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Via RhodeMap/@FitzProv … I’m so happy for @DanMcGowan & @NoraCrowley & Jack. This little guy is lucky to have such wonderful parents and they’re blessed to have him
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.@eniedowski had a smile and personality that lit up a room. Pictured back in the day with @AlishaPina & me at City Hall
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Confirmed: @DavidSegalRI will move ahead with a campaign in RI's CD2. Formal statement coming next week
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Prohibiting open carry of long guns (excluding hunters) passes, 31-5 webserver.rilegislature.gov/…
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At @RIDemParty convention, @mattbrownRI called on the party to endorse only candidates who would codify Roe
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.@CindyCoyneRI, a former State Police lieutenant, says research shows people using guns in self-defense fire fewer than three rounds. She says changing magazine capacity on a gun can be done for under $5
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“God help us,” someone just uttered softly, via Cap TV, during @repmorgan’s testimony
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Just talked with @SamZurier. He says his win with 31% of the vote shows that he can learn a lot from the other candidates. He says this could also help make the case for ranked-choice voting in RI’s gubernatorial race
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NEW: 5 years ago today,the @RISenate confirmed as @RIHEALTH director someone with no experience leading a state agency, let alone during a global crisis. How Nicole Alexander-Scott rose to the challenge and then some thepublicsradio.org/article/…
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.@JoeShekarchi calls RI “the smallest state with the biggest ideas”
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East Bay Media Group editorial calls for ouster of @RIDOTNews Director Peter Alviti
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A wave of @TedNesi’s arm and the crowd at PPAC behaves. Impressive
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🚨 🚨 🚨 NEW: @RIDemParty is moving to the left, hiring progressive strategist @katecoynemccoy to lead the party through the jam-packed 2022 election season thepublicsradio.org/article/…
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Providence City Council passes a resolution for parking meter fees to not be collected near the Statehouse when the General Assembly is in session
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Stop Making Sense: David Byrne turned up as a surprise guest at the @risd graduation
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.@toreymalatia just broke some news: @ThePublicsRadio will be Opening bureaus in Newport & South County
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Sympathy to @SecRaimondo on the passing of her mother nardolillofh.com/obituary/Jo…
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We lost a beautiful soul, @eniedowski, way too soon. This is a years-earlier pic, at City Hall
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Think RI's CD1 campaign has been surprisingly sleepy?
I've got a story coming tomorrow am that could stir things up
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Weather page in @projo tells me our first 5 pm sunset of 2021 is coming Sunday. Good stuff
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Last day on the job at @ThePublicsRadio for John Bender. His Banana Phone helped compensate for lack of Twitter. John made a TON of valuable contributions over the years. He will be missed
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.@RIHouseofReps passes @MRanglinVassell's Trauma Informed Schools Act, 59-5. She's been a vocal advocate on the need to do more for young people who experience trauma
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Rhode Island would like a word
Shots fired at Lexington - April 19, 1775
RIers attack British ship the Gaspee - June 9, 1772
Pennsylvania Gov. @JoshShapiroPA tells New Hampshire delegates that “I come from the birthplace of freedom and democracy.” Last night, he called Pennsylvania the greatest commonwealth.
Neighboring Massachusetts might beg to differ.
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.@waham by 2012, @TedNesi was not just an ace, but also someone who shot one of the best snaps at our wedding (not bad competing with @cg_grosch!). 10 years ago today
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New Hope St mural (at Not Just Snacks), via the Avenue Concept, winks at the Mad Peck’s Providence poster
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A few weeks ago, some idiot jumped into @KimKalunian’s live shot to make a lewd remark. Women TV journalists should not have to deal with this. Much respect to Lindsay (and Kim and many others) for their professionalism
Oh and now we have the full audio clip too. So sad a woman took time out of her day to berate me like this but I rly just want other girls to see this and know that tomorrow I’ll still be getting up with a smile, doing my job! Don’t let ANYONE stop you.
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.@GovRaimondo: I'm getting a lot of emails saying, we're reporting for duty. We're turning over our textile mill [to help] ... the heart of Rhode Island is big
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Ruby is proving a big hit in our neighborhood. She’s made big strides in walking on leash over the last week and is a sweetheart
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