Gintautas Dumcius
@gintautasd.bsky.social
MASSterList Editor | Alum of CommonWealth Beacon, Dorchester Reporter, Boston Business Journal, MassLive and State House News Service | Email: [email protected]
2026 ballot campaigns, both their volume and scope, a top concern for Beacon Hill leaders
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November 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Packed edition as we head into the weekend:
I sit down w/ Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro for "Out with MASSterlIst"
Plus:
🗳 Possible GOP treasurer candidate
🏦 New ballot committee
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I sit down w/ Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro for "Out with MASSterlIst"
Plus:
🗳 Possible GOP treasurer candidate
🏦 New ballot committee
🕵️♂️ More in Political Intel massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/out-with-m...
Out with MASSterList: Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro
Plus: Possible GOP treasurer candidate, new ballot committee and more in Political Intel
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November 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Packed edition as we head into the weekend:
I sit down w/ Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro for "Out with MASSterlIst"
Plus:
🗳 Possible GOP treasurer candidate
🏦 New ballot committee
🕵️♂️ More in Political Intel massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/out-with-m...
I sit down w/ Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro for "Out with MASSterlIst"
Plus:
🗳 Possible GOP treasurer candidate
🏦 New ballot committee
🕵️♂️ More in Political Intel massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/out-with-m...
I know I'm provincial but I continue to be baffled when regional newspapers run a D.C. story with no one quoted from the region
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I know I'm provincial but I continue to be baffled when regional newspapers run a D.C. story with no one quoted from the region
Campaign finance regulators discovered there was no firewall in place with ad firm MITTCOM, which was handling failed Diehl 2022 campaign for governor and pro-Diehl super PAC
November 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Campaign finance regulators discovered there was no firewall in place with ad firm MITTCOM, which was handling failed Diehl 2022 campaign for governor and pro-Diehl super PAC
Facing economic uncertainty, city and town officials brace for impact
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November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
South Boston senators and their brothers
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South Boston developer, state senator’s brother, faces pile of lawsuits over stalled Dorchester Ave. project - The Boston Globe
Investors are suing Andrew J. Collins for more than $140 million, alleging a series of unmet promises and unpaid debt from a sprawling real estate endeavor.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
South Boston senators and their brothers
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In today's MASSterList:
Points deduction*
(*I had to look up soccer terms on Wikipedia for this one)
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Points deduction*
(*I had to look up soccer terms on Wikipedia for this one)
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Lawmakers play goalkeeper on World Cup funds. Will the private sector come to the rescue?
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November 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
In today's MASSterList:
Points deduction*
(*I had to look up soccer terms on Wikipedia for this one)
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Points deduction*
(*I had to look up soccer terms on Wikipedia for this one)
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Perennial candidate Robert Cappucci, who ran for Boston mayor this year, did not know how campaign finance rules work, per state regulators
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November 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Perennial candidate Robert Cappucci, who ran for Boston mayor this year, did not know how campaign finance rules work, per state regulators
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⚽️ NEW: In spending agreement bill, state lawmakers provide $10M for 2026 World Cup in Mass.
Creates competitive grant program for sportsball event services, sports development, marketing, construction and operation or event
Creates competitive grant program for sportsball event services, sports development, marketing, construction and operation or event
November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
⚽️ NEW: In spending agreement bill, state lawmakers provide $10M for 2026 World Cup in Mass.
Creates competitive grant program for sportsball event services, sports development, marketing, construction and operation or event
Creates competitive grant program for sportsball event services, sports development, marketing, construction and operation or event
Friday? Friday. In today's MASSterList edition:
A higher purpose*
(*It's about weed)
And in Political Intel:
🍽 Karen Spilka's surprise guest
💰 Additions to Nick Collins fundraiser
🩺 Obamacare architect in Everett and more massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/senators-t...
A higher purpose*
(*It's about weed)
And in Political Intel:
🍽 Karen Spilka's surprise guest
💰 Additions to Nick Collins fundraiser
🩺 Obamacare architect in Everett and more massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/senators-t...
Senators to take up their plans for cannabis agency shakeup
Plus: Karen Spilka's surprise guest, Obamacare architect in Everett and more
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November 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Friday? Friday. In today's MASSterList edition:
A higher purpose*
(*It's about weed)
And in Political Intel:
🍽 Karen Spilka's surprise guest
💰 Additions to Nick Collins fundraiser
🩺 Obamacare architect in Everett and more massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/senators-t...
A higher purpose*
(*It's about weed)
And in Political Intel:
🍽 Karen Spilka's surprise guest
💰 Additions to Nick Collins fundraiser
🩺 Obamacare architect in Everett and more massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/senators-t...
"Gripping a chainsaw as it roared to life, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu" was also my original lead for Election Night coverage in Boston
November 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
"Gripping a chainsaw as it roared to life, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu" was also my original lead for Election Night coverage in Boston
“The MBTA Communities law, we certainly spend a lot of time talking about that. It has been a source of inspiration and, at times, a source of frustration,” Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said.
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MBTA housing law a source of inspiration and frustration, Lt. Gov. Driscoll says
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November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
“The MBTA Communities law, we certainly spend a lot of time talking about that. It has been a source of inspiration and, at times, a source of frustration,” Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said.
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With her reelection squared away, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu may be turning her attention to the Senate.
No, not that one. The state Senate on Beacon Hill.
Plus: I talked to Howard Cooper about his law firm's new hire, Judge Mark Wolf massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/why-two-se...
No, not that one. The state Senate on Beacon Hill.
Plus: I talked to Howard Cooper about his law firm's new hire, Judge Mark Wolf massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/why-two-se...
Why two senators may be in Boston mayor’s crosshairs
Plus: Federal judge lands at boutique law firm after Trump criticism
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November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
With her reelection squared away, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu may be turning her attention to the Senate.
No, not that one. The state Senate on Beacon Hill.
Plus: I talked to Howard Cooper about his law firm's new hire, Judge Mark Wolf massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/why-two-se...
No, not that one. The state Senate on Beacon Hill.
Plus: I talked to Howard Cooper about his law firm's new hire, Judge Mark Wolf massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/why-two-se...
Daycare closed. My office for the day
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Daycare closed. My office for the day
Seth Moulton sees validation from last Tuesday’s election results
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November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
NEW: Gabriela Coletta Zapata says she has "more than a majority" of votes for the Boston City Council presidency
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Keller: Deaton's Senate rerun almost set
Plus: Boston City Council presidency secured
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November 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
NEW: Gabriela Coletta Zapata says she has "more than a majority" of votes for the Boston City Council presidency
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Reposted by Gintautas Dumcius
First in the Dorchester Reporter— Jascha Franklin-Hodge, city’s Streets Chief, to exit Wu Cabinet as first-term ends #Boston
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November 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
First in the Dorchester Reporter— Jascha Franklin-Hodge, city’s Streets Chief, to exit Wu Cabinet as first-term ends #Boston
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If it's Friday, it's Political Intel
But first: Goldberg v. O'Brien, Round 2? Cannabis agency chair threatens defamation suit
Plus:
🗳 Boston City Council president
🔎 DiZoglio latest
🕵️♂️ More in Political Intel
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But first: Goldberg v. O'Brien, Round 2? Cannabis agency chair threatens defamation suit
Plus:
🗳 Boston City Council president
🔎 DiZoglio latest
🕵️♂️ More in Political Intel
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/shannon-o-...
Shannon O’Brien threatening defamation suit against Goldberg, sources say
Plus: New candidate for Boston City Council president and more in Political Intel
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November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
If it's Friday, it's Political Intel
But first: Goldberg v. O'Brien, Round 2? Cannabis agency chair threatens defamation suit
Plus:
🗳 Boston City Council president
🔎 DiZoglio latest
🕵️♂️ More in Political Intel
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/shannon-o-...
But first: Goldberg v. O'Brien, Round 2? Cannabis agency chair threatens defamation suit
Plus:
🗳 Boston City Council president
🔎 DiZoglio latest
🕵️♂️ More in Political Intel
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/shannon-o-...
In a late night Facebook post, Cllr Julia Mejia said she is running for Boston City Council president
(Ruthzee Louijeune's term ends in Jan., it's an internally elected position)
(Ruthzee Louijeune's term ends in Jan., it's an internally elected position)
November 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In a late night Facebook post, Cllr Julia Mejia said she is running for Boston City Council president
(Ruthzee Louijeune's term ends in Jan., it's an internally elected position)
(Ruthzee Louijeune's term ends in Jan., it's an internally elected position)
As I went through news sites this morning, I spotted this photo and headline
Presented without comment
Presented without comment
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
As I went through news sites this morning, I spotted this photo and headline
Presented without comment
Presented without comment
Alt headline: 'Heraclitus at the ballot box'
Four hours of sleep better than none:
📬 In today's MASSterList: Permanent change
Plus: Another Markey union endorsement amid swirling speculation, and new gov 2026 poll
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📬 In today's MASSterList: Permanent change
Plus: Another Markey union endorsement amid swirling speculation, and new gov 2026 poll
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Voters look to turn the page in several cities, including Everett
Plus: Markey endorsement and poll on Healey v. GOP challengers
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November 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Alt headline: 'Heraclitus at the ballot box'
Ah I see the very online people who complain about the headlines are having an impact
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Ah I see the very online people who complain about the headlines are having an impact