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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 28/09/2026

You say you want to govern Massachusetts for the next four years, maybe more? Be careful what you wish for. Uh-oh. Are we pitching our tent on quicksand?

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Keller: The troubling signs that mean it'll be more tractor pull than victory lap for the next governor

The rocky

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 28/09/2026

Will we be “the shining city on the hill”? Or Detroit?

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 09/09/2026

Thirty-five years ago, the city of Chelsea started the week without enough money to pay its teachers, police officers or firefighters and ended the week as the first Massachusetts community since the Great Depression to be taken over by the state.

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35 years later, Chelsea reflects on an unprecedented experiment

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 29/08/2026

NEW: Mariah Lancaster has ended her 6th Congressional District primary campaign and endorsed state Rep. Tram Nguyen.

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 28/08/2026

"I'm going to have to save up pretty much all of my money to be able to one day afford to buy a house in the 18th Essex district. That's something that people my age, especially, that grew up here and want to stay here are really struggling with. We can't move out or we have to move away."

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Two 20-something candidates for open seat know firsthand why young people leave

Plus GOTV weekend plans, DA dollars and a mailer rebuttal

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 09/08/2026

Possibility is what clean energy -- offshore wind and hydropower -- represented to the crowd of lawmakers, advocates and officials who gathered on the grass 10 years ago to watch Gov. Baker sign the law that pushed Massachusetts into its post-Cape Wind era of renewable energy.

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Ten years later, Massachusetts is still trying to plug into its energy potential

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 01/08/2026

After puttering around on the runway early in the week, the Legislature by Friday night was flying at cruising altitude, heading off into the sunset of campaign season but aware that they could be rerouted to Beacon Hill at any time.

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House and Senate hustle through the last day of the (old) session — with much more to come

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 01/07/2026

📆 - Thurs. July 16 ⏰ - 8:00 AM (networking), 9:00 - 10:30 AM (program) 📍- MCLE Conference Center (Boston) ♿️ - Fully Accessible 🎟️ - Click the link below events.humanitix.com/massmedia

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Meet the Media 2026

How regional media adapts to economic pressure, new models, and shrinking newsrooms. Join MASSterList & partners for the 4th annual Meet the Media event.

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 01/07/2026

Join us, in partnership with Axios Boston and @cwbeacon.bsky.social, for Meet the Media event. Now in its fourth year, this timely gathering brings together journalists and professionals in the communications and government affairs fields for a morning of connection, conversation, and community.

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Dylan Rossiter ⠙⠗ @dylanrossiter.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We’re excited to have Katie’s experience and deep political and policy insight drive our coverage. Katie will dig beyond the headlines to deliver the context that insiders count on. #MAPoli

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 22/06/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Affiliated News Services has named Katie Lannan as the next editor of MASSterList. She’ll be in your inbox early next month. #MAPoli massterlist.com/p/katie-lann...

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Katie Lannan named Editor of MASSterList

Veteran Beacon Hill reporter to helm state’s most influential morning newsletter

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 19/06/2026

Doug Howgate’s resume includes a rise through the ranks of the Market Basket in Fitchburg, a job at the pharmacy at Hanscom Air Force Base, and a stint at the Worcester art gallery at the college he was attending, Holy Cross. #MAPoli

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The policy guy

How Doug Howgate of the Mass. Taxpayers Foundation became a leading public policy voice

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 18/06/2026

NEXT WEEK: How will Boston navigate federal policy shifts, economic woes, and political uncertainty in 2026? Mayor Michelle Wu joins @kelleratlarge for an in-person fireside chat on Wednesday at the MCLE. Sign up: events.humanitix.com/keller-wu

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Keller @ Large LIVE with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu

How will Boston navigate federal policy challenges and economic woes in 2026? Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins Jon Keller for a fireside chat at the MCLE.

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 17/06/2026

Moulton: Ed Markey is not a coward...

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 17/06/2026

Deaton: F the Republican Party. F the Democrat Party. Moulton: If you feel so strongly about this, why aren't you running as an Independent?

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 02/06/2026

NEW: Negotiators strike deal to spend $1.35 billion in income surtax funds and allocate more than $207 million in General Fund revenues, including on DTA caseworkers and home heating aid. #mapoli

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 28/05/2026

How will Boston navigate federal policy challenges and economic woes in a time of political uncertainty? Kicking off a blockbuster summer, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will join MASSterList columnist Jon Keller for an in-person fireside chat on June 24 at the MCLE in Downtown Crossing.

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Keller @ Large LIVE with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu

How will Boston navigate federal policy challenges and economic woes in 2026? Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins Jon Keller for a fireside chat at the MCLE.

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 27/05/2026

NEW: Gov. Healey on Thursday plans to announce the "statewide guidance" she ordered in January relative to interactions with ICE agents at schools, childcare providers, higher education campuses, healthcare facilities and places of worship. #mapoli

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 21/05/2026

Anybody interested in tracking the rising temperature of the U.S. Senate primary featuring incumbent Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton would do well to look at a government watchdog jumping into the fray with a critique of a “dark money” group.

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Common Cause Mass. wades into U.S. Senate race with ‘dark money’ critique

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 19/05/2026

NEW: Gov. Healey names former Revenue Commissioner Chris Harding as Cannabis Commission chair, names western Mass. economic development official Xiomara DeLobato and cannabis law advisor Anthony Wilson to round out reshaped CCC. #mapoli

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 13/05/2026

For all the talk of a new and improved MBTA, Massachusetts voters appear to be less than sanguine about the state of the public transit system, according to a new poll that also has Gov. Maura Healey with an underwater approval rating.

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Poll indicates Mass. voters see stalled out MBTA, unhappiness with Healey

Plus: Markey super PAC calls Moulton a lizard and more in Around Town

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 12/05/2026

Political conflict is often driven by time and money. The GOP primary for governor has all three things these days, with a former Reebok executive cutting a check to help fuel some of the fighting. #MAPoli

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In gov primary, GOP super PACs raising cash and slugging it out online

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 08/05/2026

"20+ years ago, there was this cute little company started in Harvard called Facebook. We all thought it was nice, how these kids played Facebook with their friends at Harvard and other colleges, and we didn't understand how big this would be." Lawmakers have not passed legislation regulating AI.

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AI pace raises risk, reward, regulation questions

Sen. Barry Finegold thinks the technological revolution is different this time around.

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 25/04/2026

If the Legislature had run the Boston Marathon this week, it would probably still be stuck in Hopkinton — with school vacation week grinding legislative activity nearly to a halt. #MAPoli

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For Beacon Hill, a slow week signals its marathon is just beginning

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Dylan Rossiter ⠙⠗ @dylanrossiter.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

On Tuesday, April 22, 2008, @statehousenews.com debuted a new feature offering subscribers a compendium of headlines from across Massachusetts in their inboxes. A newsletter before newsletters were cool. Then, now, always — the original #MAPoli newsletter: @massterlist.com 🐐

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 22/04/2026

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is coming back to Boston to help Ayanna Pressley. Pressley’s reelection campaign is fundraising off a “fireside chat” with AOC, set for Friday. Access to the evening event costs $60 for general admission and $250 for a “meet and greet.” #MAPoli

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 19/04/2026

NEW: Just before the Celtics' tip-off, Gov. Healey’s office announced she signed a cannabis reform bill shrinking the CCC from 5 to 3 members. The law gives the governor sole appointment power, stripping the treasurer and AG of the authority they’ve held since 2017. #MAPoli

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 18/04/2026

For one day at least, the whole world really was beneath the golden dome of the State House.

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House leaders roll out cautious budget in nod to volatility

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 17/04/2026

NEW: Jonathan Zlotnik, a Worcester County state rep, decided against running for another two-year term in the House, opening up a seat that represents the city of Gardner and surrounding towns. He declined to discuss what his next job is, but said he was staying in the area. #MAPoli

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 17/04/2026

When asked about Rachael Rollins, some Boston insiders wonder if this is all about promoting her new podcast with former Celtics captain Dana Barros. Called “Ball and Order,” just one episode exists and its discussion of topics was already out-of-date when it was posted on April 8.

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Suffolk DA’s race gains the spotlight with Rollins in the mix

Plus: 35-year-old state rep retires and ex-Warren aide lands at nonprofit

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 15/04/2026

As Massachusetts residents face a deadline to file their IRS returns, the campaign pushing a state income tax cut is launching a digital ad campaign and three websites to promote its proposed ballot question. #MAPoli

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On Tax Day, backers of income tax ballot question launch video, websites

Plus: New head of Health Care for All, policy forum renamed and more in Around Town

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 15/04/2026

Will Nexstar, owner of Springfield’s WWLP-TV, “22 News,” fill an opening for their State House reporter? The station group is engaged in a regulatory and judicial battle to acquire rival Tegna. Restructuring efforts from the deal would be expected, leading to layoffs and cost cutting.

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On Tax Day, backers of income tax ballot question launch video, websites

Plus: New head of Health Care for All, policy forum renamed and more in Around Town

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 14/04/2026

Time stops for no man, and the 16 years elapsed since Scott Brown’s big upset may have eroded some of his strengths. He was a fresh face in 2010 with a triumphant life story and an array of timely props. But recent polling has him lagging behind John Sununu with a favorability rating underwater.

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Scott Brown's New Hampshire déjà vu

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 17/03/2026

Chris Oates has spent several years analyzing some of the information that flows out of Beacon Hill. Now he wants to take a look under the hood from inside. #MAPoli

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Legislata’s Chris Oates launches run for open House seat

Plus: Ayanna's campaign manager, Benchmark's new hire and more in Around Town

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Dan Kennedy @dankennedy.net · 11/03/2026

Nice lead by @gintautasd.bsky.social: "Town officials in Foxborough have local World Cup organizers by the soccer balls." #mapoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/wu-weighs-...

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Wu weighs in on battle between Foxborough and Kraft Group

Plus: Preview of Healey at Greater Boston Chamber

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 07/03/2026

It's a curious moment for Maura Healey. As the state is simultaneously scaling back state employee health coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs amid skyrocketing costs, she is publicly defending the freedom to sip a large sugary iced coffee. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/controvers...

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Healey says hands off after Kennedy takes on Dunkin’ calorie count

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Totally true tales of the Governor’s Council. We like and respect one another. It’s a pleasure to work with all my colleagues. Thanks, @massterlist.com! #mapoli

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

From the audit to immigration to ballot questions and more: Jon Keller’s @massterlist.com interview with House Speaker Mariano and Sen. Pres. Spilka has been posted... www.youtube.com/watch?v=uceO... Today‘s Morning Email today explains why it’s a MUST-WATCH… massterlist.com/2026/03/02/t...

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State House News Service/MASSterList Event: The Speaker and the Senate President

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 26/02/2026

“The Auditor has made false claims in the press while not doing the work of answering the questions posed to her. This inflammatory language is a prime example of why the Senate believes she is incapable of an independent audit, even if such an audit was possible under our Constitution.” #MAPoli

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No conference committee needed: House speaker and Senate president agree on a strong dislike for ballot questions, Auditor DiZoglio’s tactics

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Dan Kennedy @dankennedy.net · 25/02/2026

I talked with @gintautasd.bsky.social of @massterlist.com about @massago.bsky.social's decision to leave Xitter: "“The days when everybody could gather around the social media campfire are pretty much over." #mapoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/ag-campbel...

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AG Campbell aims to press her case elsewhere, calling out X’s lack of accountability

Plus: Another state Senate seat opens up

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 20/02/2026

Democrat Auditor Diana DiZoglio has not committed to supporting Democrat Governor Maura Healey’s reelection campaign, despite the absence of any bona fide Democrat primary challengers. According to DiZoglio, Healey has not returned her phone calls in over a year. #MAPoli

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On Beacon Hill, it’s DiZoglio versus nearly everybody, including Healey

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 19/02/2026

Join us for Keller @ Large LIVE in conversation with House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka on Wednesday (Feb 25) at the MCLE in Boston. More info/sign-up: events.humanitix.com/kellerlive #MAPoli

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 16/02/2026

Donnelly: The challenges facing the Mass. economy are mounting, but please stay. If you like a challenge, Massachusetts is the place to be. #MAPoli

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The challenges of the Mass. economy are piling up, as a new report outlines

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 30/01/2026

The MassGOP is holding a private screening of Amazon's Melania Trump film in Marlborough tonight. Although the party suggested tickets would 'sell out quickly,' a spokesperson has not confirmed how many were actually sold.

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Healey’s ICE critique followed by executive order and brushback legislation

Plus: Waymo, Teamsters and more in Political Intel

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MASSterList @massterlist.com · 23/01/2026

“The governor offered nothing.” There are available bills that could end the state’s formal and informal collaboration with ICE agents, said Jonathan Cohn of Progressive Massachusetts.

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In state of the state, Healey attacks Trump’s enforcement agency — and draws some criticism as well

Plus: Super PAC spending, challengers ahoy in House and Senate races and more in Political Intel

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