Peter Lucas

It is also Gov. Maura Healey’s deadline for taking in new immigrant families who are flocking to Massachusetts seeking free housing and support under the state’s “right to shelter” law.

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Lucas: No help from feds as migrants fill Massachusetts shelters

October 30, 2023 at 5:30 a.m.

It is also Gov. Maura Healey’s deadline for taking in new immigrant families who are flocking to Massachusetts seeking free housing and support under the state’s “right to shelter” law.

Diana DiZoglio, a former legislator herself, is seeking clear authority from the voters to audit — or, as some fear, oversee — the workings of the House and Senate the way the auditor does other state agencies.

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Lucas: Watch out lawmakers! DiZoglio may get her audit

October 27, 2023 at 4:31 p.m.

Diana DiZoglio, a former legislator herself, is seeking clear authority from the voters to audit — or, as some fear, oversee — the workings of the House and Senate the...

If Joe Biden were not such a weakling, he would have warned Iran of the U.S. destruction of Hamas unless the Islamic terrorist group released all Americans it is holding hostage.

Lucas: Biden’s weakness on display in Mideast

October 26, 2023 at 12:15 a.m.

If Joe Biden were not such a weakling, he would have warned Iran of the U.S. destruction of Hamas unless the Islamic terrorist group released all Americans it is holding...

Gov. Maura Healey does not have to amend or repeal the state’s “right to shelter” law.

Lucas: ‘Right to shelter’ not meant for migrants

October 23, 2023 at 5:18 a.m.

Gov. Maura Healey does not have to amend or repeal the state’s “right to shelter” law.

Unlike many other states, Massachusetts has no governor’s mansion, although the governor does have a housing allowance of $65,000 to go along with her $222,000 salary. But she does deserve some privacy.

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Lucas: Governors deserve official home

October 20, 2023 at 6:50 p.m.

Unlike many other states, Massachusetts has no governor’s mansion, although the governor does have a housing allowance of $65,000 to go along with her $222,000 salary. But she does deserve...

Asked what advice he would give to Iran or any Islamic terrorist or military groups from joining in on the invasion, Biden told "60 Minutes" “Don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.”

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Lucas: Biden in Middle East all talk, no action

October 19, 2023 at 12:32 a.m.

Asked what advice he would give to Iran or any Islamic terrorist or military groups from joining in on the invasion, Biden told "60 Minutes" “Don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.”

Lucas: Markey rightly booed for ‘de-escalation’ call

October 16, 2023 at 6:02 a.m.

U.S. Sen. Eddie Markey stood up for Israel at a pro-Israel rally last week, and that was a good thing. After all, he is a progressive who spoke to progressives...

Robert Gates, 80, is the distinguished former secretary of defense under presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

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Lucas: Where is Robert Gates when you need him?

October 13, 2023 at 6:56 p.m.

Robert Gates, 80, is the distinguished former secretary of defense under presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

It is a desperate attempt by a failed president to get people to buy into the myth that he is doing something about securing the border while appeasing fellow progressives by blaming Congress for forcing him to patch up a piece of the wall.

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Lucas: Biden tries to play border wall both ways

October 12, 2023 at 12:16 a.m.

It is a desperate attempt by a failed president to get people to buy into the myth that he is doing something about securing the border while appeasing fellow progressives...

It is the first time the almost shrine-like nationally televised game will be played in New England. Given the rude reception Army and Navy fans and families are receiving, it may be the last time , too.

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Lucas: Gov fumbles migrant hotel mess

October 9, 2023 at 7:31 p.m.

It is the first time the almost shrine-like nationally televised game will be played in New England. Given the rude reception Army and Navy fans and families are receiving, it...

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