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…

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-…

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)

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…

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-…

.MASSterList Editor Gintautas Dumcius (Gintautas Dumcius) joins this week's Jon Keller segment on WBZ | CBS News Boston 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

KELLER: When the heat’s on, some politicians deflect like pros. But in Massachusetts, GOP Chair Amy Carnevale’s response to Epstein fallout isn't exactly smooth flying. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/changing-the…

Transportation advocates warn that beyond relying on surtax revenues for projects and propping up the MBTA, the Legislature and the Healey administration have yet to articulate a clear backup plan for if or when federal funding runs out. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/transportati…

Since May, the Healey administration has stopped using a long-standing job report headline format, highlighting more favorable stats by switching between surveys. Critics call it election spin; officials say it’s about clarity and understanding. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/monthly-job-…

Market Basket’s latest power struggle is as much a PR war as a business one. Arthur T. Demoulas is again backed by Rasky Partners, while the board has tapped Liberty Square Group. Unlike 2014, this saga lacks a simple hero-villain storyline. massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/these-are-th…

💰 JULY CITY HAUL Mayor Wu raised $247K Spent $217K Cash on hand at $2.5M Josh Kraft raised $127K Spent $1.8M Cash on hand at $148K

The battle between Boston City Hall and the Krafts plays out on two fronts: campaign politics and a stadium fight at the Everett-Charlestown line. #BosPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/a-dispatch-f…

After overwhelmingly winning voter approval for a legislative audit, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is now backing a new initiative to bring both the Legislature and the governor’s office under the state’s notoriously opaque public records law. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/voters-could…

After months of keeping a low profile, Auditor Diana DiZoglio returned to the spotlight, doubling down on efforts to audit the Legislature, this time with private legal help. massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/auditor-once…

INBOX: Facing federal charges, Suffolk Sheriff Steve Tompkins pens letter to Gov. Healey saying he resigns chairmanship of Roxbury Community College board

“Half a loaf is better than none.” Sen. Michael Rodrigues says it’s a lesson from his father that still guides budget talks today. #mapoli🍞 massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/ten-michael-…

Former U.S. ambassador to Ireland and ex-Mass. House majority leader Claire Cronin is joining Smith, Costello & Crawford as a consultant, adding to her global-focused role at UMass. The move deepens the firm’s strong Beacon Hill connections. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/smith-costel…

Bill Galvin speaks for the trees #MAPoli 🌳 massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/state-agency…