Gintautas Dumcius covers politics and power for CommonWealth Beacon. He has spent 20 years reporting on what happens inside the State House, city halls and courthouses, often filing and editing stories while riding the T.
Before joining CommonWealth in October 2023, Gin served as the Dorchester Reporter‘s managing editor, and before that, digital editor at the Boston Business Journal.
A Quincy native who now lives with his family in Weymouth, he has also worked for MassLive and the State House News Service, where he co-founded the MASSterList morning newsletter.
Troubled Boston nursing home could face $5 million deficit by end of year
Judge says viability of the Benjamin Healthcare Center must be determined soon
Super PAC aligned with Mayor Wu receives six-figure donation
Donation from union comes as race for City Hall heats up
Boston developer Tom O’Brien decides against mayoral run
The abrupt reversal comes after his entry in the race was all but assured last week
Boston nursing home may have to be sold or closed, court-appointed overseer says
Receiver has started discussions with brokerage firm about historic Benjamin Healthcare Center in Mission Hill
New poll: Mass. residents want back-up plan for funding transportation projects
Just 21 percent say state can rely on federal funds for transportation
Fresh allegations of mismanagement swirl around Benjamin Health Center, court documents show
One year into receivership, the nursing home in Mission Hill is back in court to sort out its finances
Beacon Hill extending pandemic-era policy of remote access to public meetings
Bill expected on Gov. Healey’s desk by end of week
New commission to change controversial state seal already behind schedule
Mass. secretary of state in spat with commission’s advocates
Mayor Wu could see a challenger from Boston’s business sector
Developer Tom O’Brien weighing City Hall run, according to sources
Wu fends off GOP critiques of Boston immigration policies
“If you wanted to make us safe, pass gun reforms. Stop cutting Medicaid. Stop cutting cancer research. Stop cutting funds for veterans,” the mayor tells Congress.
Meet Beacon Hill’s new top House lawmaker on transportation
Westford state Rep. Jim Arciero takes helm of transportation panel
A new wrinkle in MBTA Communities rebellion, courtesy of DiZoglio
Auditor’s office declares that the controversial housing law is an ‘unfunded mandate’
Behind the scenes of the fight over accessory dwelling units
New state regulations are in effect allowing ADUs ‘by right’
This is one of the biggest decisions the MBTA will make in the next five years
To bundle or unbundle commuter rail, that’s the contracting question for transit agency
More than a year in the making, Josh Kraft launches mayoral bid
Contender seeks to oust first-term Mayor Wu
Political Notebook: New nonprofit swings into action on unemployment insurance
Plus: Josh Kraft looks to Marty Walsh hands for mayoral run
Suburban commuter rail stations need more housing density, new report says
While wealthy areas see local resistance, other communities face financial and regulatory headwinds
Political Notebook: The empty seat inside the State House press gallery
Plus: When the candy man meets the tax man
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