Gintautas Dumcius
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MASSterList Editor | Alum of CommonWealth Beacon, Dorchester Reporter, Boston Business Journal, MassLive and State House News Service | Email: [email protected]
Happy Friday, everybody. In today's MASSterList edition:
👻 A phantom vote in the House?
💻 Inside Mayor Wu's tax shift meeting
🚂 Phil Eng's new title
🕵️♀️ More in Political Intel
📺 The Sunday Shows massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/an-allegat...
👻 A phantom vote in the House?
💻 Inside Mayor Wu's tax shift meeting
🚂 Phil Eng's new title
🕵️♀️ More in Political Intel
📺 The Sunday Shows massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/an-allegat...
An allegation of a return to ‘phantom voting’ on the House floor
Plus: Mayor Wu's tax shift meeting, Phil Eng's new title and more in Political Intel
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December 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Happy Friday, everybody. In today's MASSterList edition:
👻 A phantom vote in the House?
💻 Inside Mayor Wu's tax shift meeting
🚂 Phil Eng's new title
🕵️♀️ More in Political Intel
📺 The Sunday Shows massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/an-allegat...
👻 A phantom vote in the House?
💻 Inside Mayor Wu's tax shift meeting
🚂 Phil Eng's new title
🕵️♀️ More in Political Intel
📺 The Sunday Shows massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/an-allegat...
On social media, Mayor Wu ramps up campaign to get property tax shift proposal through Beacon Hill
Headlines and photos feature South Boston's Nick Collins, who blocked the measure in Senate
Headlines and photos feature South Boston's Nick Collins, who blocked the measure in Senate
December 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
On social media, Mayor Wu ramps up campaign to get property tax shift proposal through Beacon Hill
Headlines and photos feature South Boston's Nick Collins, who blocked the measure in Senate
Headlines and photos feature South Boston's Nick Collins, who blocked the measure in Senate
Competitiveness Council kicks off as ballot questions simmer in the background
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December 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I missed this earlier this morning -- Sen. Nick Collins, facing the likelihood of a electoral challenge next year, is hitting back at Mayor Wu over her past Prop 2 1/2 comments
www.wbur.org/news/2025/12...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/12...
Mayor Wu: Boston residents' property taxes to increase 13% in January
Wu urged the state Legislature to approve a measure to shift more of the burden to commercial property owners.
www.wbur.org
December 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I missed this earlier this morning -- Sen. Nick Collins, facing the likelihood of a electoral challenge next year, is hitting back at Mayor Wu over her past Prop 2 1/2 comments
www.wbur.org/news/2025/12...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/12...
In today's MASSterList:
Change can wait
Plus: Mayor Wu’s renewed push for a property tax shift
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/coalition-...
Change can wait
Plus: Mayor Wu’s renewed push for a property tax shift
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/coalition-...
Why Ayanna Pressley opted against U.S. Senate run
Plus: Mayor Wu’s renewed push for a property tax shift
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December 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
In today's MASSterList:
Change can wait
Plus: Mayor Wu’s renewed push for a property tax shift
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/coalition-...
Change can wait
Plus: Mayor Wu’s renewed push for a property tax shift
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/coalition-...
INBOX: "According to [elections chief Bill] Galvin’s office, ten ballot question campaigns have already filed a significant number of petitions," 11th campaign expected to file in afternoon
Highest number of ballot questions ever certified for ballot was 9, in '72, '76, and '94
Highest number of ballot questions ever certified for ballot was 9, in '72, '76, and '94
December 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
INBOX: "According to [elections chief Bill] Galvin’s office, ten ballot question campaigns have already filed a significant number of petitions," 11th campaign expected to file in afternoon
Highest number of ballot questions ever certified for ballot was 9, in '72, '76, and '94
Highest number of ballot questions ever certified for ballot was 9, in '72, '76, and '94
CHANGE CAN WAIT: Sources say Rep. Ayanna Pressley is making calls, telling people she is **not** running for U.S. Senate
December 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
CHANGE CAN WAIT: Sources say Rep. Ayanna Pressley is making calls, telling people she is **not** running for U.S. Senate
In today's MASSterList:
The case for all-in primaries
Plus: The latest on a possible challenger to South Boston Sen. Nick Collins
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/coalition-...
The case for all-in primaries
Plus: The latest on a possible challenger to South Boston Sen. Nick Collins
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/coalition-...
Coalition of Democrats, Republicans pushes ahead with ballot initiative to ‘reboot’ primary competition
Plus: The latest on a possible challenger to South Boston Sen. Nick Collins
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December 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
In today's MASSterList:
The case for all-in primaries
Plus: The latest on a possible challenger to South Boston Sen. Nick Collins
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/coalition-...
The case for all-in primaries
Plus: The latest on a possible challenger to South Boston Sen. Nick Collins
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/coalition-...
NEW: Latoya Gayle, an early ed and childcare advocate, has opened a campaign account for the Senate seat currently held by South Boston's Nick Collins
She previously considered a District 3 City Council run in 2023
www.dotnews.com/2023/early-e...
She previously considered a District 3 City Council run in 2023
www.dotnews.com/2023/early-e...
Early ed and childcare advocate considers run for District 3 - Dorchester Reporter
Latoya Gayle, a St. Mark’s area resident who works for a nonprofit focused on early education and childcare issues, is considering a run for the City Council’s District 3 seat. “I’m being encouraged t...
www.dotnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
NEW: Latoya Gayle, an early ed and childcare advocate, has opened a campaign account for the Senate seat currently held by South Boston's Nick Collins
She previously considered a District 3 City Council run in 2023
www.dotnews.com/2023/early-e...
She previously considered a District 3 City Council run in 2023
www.dotnews.com/2023/early-e...
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
🕵️♂️ 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...
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
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/19/b...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/19/b...
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.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
South Boston senators and their brothers
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/19/b...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/19/b...
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?
massterlist.beehiiv.com
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)
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/lawmakers-...
Points deduction*
(*I had to look up soccer terms on Wikipedia for this one)
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/lawmakers-...
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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(PDF)
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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
(PDF)
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(PDF)
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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