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.@MASSterList Editor Gintautas Dumcius (@gintautasd) joins this week's @kelleratlarge segment on @wbz at 8:30 AM📺 RUNDOWN -Wu-Kraft race -Donald Trump’s impact on local politics -Gov. Maura Healey’s raises for Cabinet members -Drinking culture at the State House #MAPoli

The field of potential primary challengers to 79-year-old Sen. Ed Markey is narrowing. Insiders say Rep. Ayanna Pressley is unlikely to run, but Jake Auchincloss' name keeps surfacing, prompting warning shots from team Markey. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/markey-gets-…

The Legislature's biggest problems remain on the back burner or behind closed doors as lawmakers continue their march toward summer vacation. August is a week away, and the Senate budget chief expects it to be quiet, same as it ever was. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/defendants-g…

Longtime readers know I love getting photos (or copies) of campaign mailers Here's one that just arrived from Josh Kraft campaign (w/ Donald Trump all over it)

BROKER FEE BACKLASH: After two years of wins, landlords are livid. Broker fees for renters end on Aug. 1, but opponents say confusion over the law's wording and enforcement will lead to lawsuits. They add tenants will end up paying higher rents. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/real-estate-…

From this morning's @MASSterList: Taunton v. ACLUM, Wu internal poll, Kraft super PAC paying for signs in windows and more! massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/taunton-hand…

Taunton police attempted to charge $1.8 million to fulfill a public records request probing its use of license plate readers, a stark contrast to other Massachusetts municipalities that readily opened their books for inspection. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/taunton-hand…

The T just launched the race for a $5 billion commuter rail contract, one of the biggest in state history. Lobbyists are already circling. The winner will be moving passengers by 2027. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/mbta-takes-k…

Statement from the Josh Kraft Campaign:

On Thursday, the Senate plans to take up a long-awaited bill—championed by Sen. Jehlen and advocate Melissa Reilly—to replace 362 instances of outdated and offensive disability-related language in state law. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/rep-lawn-s-o…

KELLER: Contrary to the comic book images her enemies offer, Michelle Wu is checking all the boxes. The mayor's sky-high poll numbers suggest she’s more Menino than her critics want to admit. #BosPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/josh-kraft-s…

POLICY EVENT: Join advocates, policy experts, legislators, and community leaders for an important forum on the outlook for civil rights in Massachusetts. 📆 - Monday, July 28 ⏰ - Networking: 8 AM | Program 9 - 10:30 AM 📍- MCLE Conference Center (Downtown Crossing)

With local resistance growing, two supporters of Abundant Housing Massachusetts — Molly Goodman and political strategist Josh Rosmarin — are launching a new housing-focused super PAC to take the fight to the ballot box. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/a-yimby-supe…

A small sea of bold-faced names at the Boston Convention Center to dedicate it to Mayor Menino Current and former elected officials, developers, executives, former aides and reporters who covered his 20 years in office

Can you spot a theme in what Bay State officials said this week as the dust settled on a slimmed-down state budget and Trump’s Big (fill in the blank) Bill? #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/some-are-mor…

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Q&A: A conversation with Josh Kraft. AND: Student-teacher background gap in Brookline, bottle & can redemption in the Berkshires, fines for water use restrictions on Nantucket… massterlist.com/2025/07/11/a-c…

We are delighted to share that Gintautas Dumcius (@gintautasd) is returning to MASSterList as Editor. massterlist.com/2025/07/10/gin…

Keller: Healey opens up on Baker. AND: State budget signed, activists against Healey's nuclear support, "guardrails" for AI? massterlist.com/2025/07/07/hea…