retain published messages

lib/mqtt.py

@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ def update_disc(client:mqtt, disc_message:dict)->None:
         client (mqtt): MQTT Client
         disc_message (dict): Current disc information
     """
-    client.publish("homeassistant/sensor/floppy_player/current_disc/state", json.dumps(disc_message))
+    client.publish("homeassistant/sensor/floppy_player/current_disc/state", json.dumps(disc_message), retain=True)
     print(f"Published current disc: {disc_message}")
 
 
@@ -88,6 +88,6 @@ def control_player(client:mqtt, state:str)->None:
         client (mqtt): MQTT Client
         state (str): Player State
     """    
-    client.publish("homeassistant/sensor/floppy_player/status/state", state)
+    client.publish("homeassistant/sensor/floppy_player/status/state", state, retain=True)
     print(f"Published status: {state}")