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.
Two companies, one roof, and the Boston mayoral race
A super PAC supporting Josh Kraft’s bid hired a digital ad company incorporated by someone who works directly for his campaign
‘Pay now or pay greater later’: Mass. health centers CEO warns Medicaid cuts will lead to higher costs and strain to health system
MassHealth, state’s Medicaid program, relies heavily on federal funding
City finances top of mind in early days for Boston mayoral candidates
Wu, Kraft and two others face off in downtown forum
Wu administration puts City Hall attorney on leave amid his mayoral run
Outside counsel brought in as he presses ahead with campaign
Former state senator defends position at nursing home in receivership
Judge overseeing receivership rejects Wilkerson’s effort to ‘clarify’ testimony
Wu challenger emerges from inside Boston City Hall
Longtime city attorney throws his hat into ring
Eviction records can now be sealed in Massachusetts
Sen. Edwards, top proponent of measure, calls records a ‘scarlet letter E’
The next MBTA commuter rail contract is likely to look similar to the current one
State transportation officials reach decision to handle modernization separately from operations, maintenance of existing system
Massachusetts donors, businesses sent millions to Trump’s 2025 inauguration fund
The donations ranged from $2,500 to $1 million
New Balance chairman drops $1 million on Josh Kraft super PAC
Davis a top backer in previous effort to topple Wu
Massport hires first climate chief
Hire comes as quasi-public agency has aggressive emissions goal for 2031
Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s big question on climate
High energy bills spark debate over the transition to a clean energy future
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
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