Springfield, MA | Kate Wilkinson, WWLPA special lunch was held at the Sheraton in Springfield for the Western Mass Economic Development Council. Among those speaking: Congressman Richard Neal....
Former school damaged by 2011 tornado is now an apartment building
Jun 1, 2022
Springfield, MA | Paul Tuthill, WAMCProject celebrated for both historic preservation and needed housing A ribbon cutting took place Wednesday in Springfield, Massachusetts to celebrate the...
Trahan, Clark, Pressley, Massachusetts Delegation Requests Abbott’s Timeline to Replenish Commonwealth’s Baby Formula Supply
May 17, 2022
Lowell, MAToday, Congresswomen Lori Trahan (MA-03), Katherine Clark (MA-05), Assistant Speaker of the House, and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led the Massachusetts Delegation, including Senators...
Senator Markey Leads Congressional Delegation in Urging Biden Admin. to Locate Federal High-risk, High-reward Research Center — ARPA-H — in Massachusetts
May 17, 2022
WashingtonAs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) makes headway in standing up the new Advanced Research Project Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to improve the federal government’s ability...
Massachusetts lawmakers press formula manufacturer Abbott on baby formula shortage, request timeline
May 17, 2022
Springfield, MA | Chris Van Buskirk, MassLiveMembers of Massachusetts’ congressional delegation pressed baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories Tuesday for a timeline on when the company plans...
Massachusetts to compete for new federal “high risk-high reward” biomedical research agency
May 16, 2022
Boston, MA | Governor Charlie Baker, U.S. House Ways and Means Chair Richard Neal, UMass President Marty Meehan, and MassBio CEO Joe Boncore launch effort to build Bay State case for newly-funded...
Mass. Competing To Host Federal Biomed Agency HQ
May 16, 2022
Boston, MA | Kate Lannan, State House News ServiceA bid led by top government, business, higher education and life sciences officials to bring a federal biomedical research agency to Massachusetts...
The feds are choosing a headquarters for a federal health research center. Why not pick Boston?
May 16, 2022
Boston, MA | Jon Chesto, The Boston Globe | Local business leaders launching bid to win the headquarters of newly formed “ARPA-H” medical research hub.Massachusetts is joining the multistate contest...
Richard Neal visits aspiring military academy students
May 15, 2022
Springfield, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPOn Sunday, Congressman Richard Neal addressed families who sons and daughters aspire to attend one of the nation’s military academies after high school. Outlining...
Neal Emphasizes Need for Federal Paid Leave Policy
May 12, 2022
WashingtonToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement as states continue to pass their own paid leave policies. “While it is encouraging to see...
Neal Statement at Economic Competitiveness Conference Committee Meeting
May 12, 2022
Washington(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Chair Cantwell and Chair Johnson, for calling this important meeting today. It’s nice to see so many of my colleagues from both Chambers and...
Chairman Neal Statement on Meeting with UK Minister of State for Northern Ireland Conor Burns
May 11, 2022
WashingtonToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after meeting with Minister of State for Northern Ireland Conor Burns: “The people of...
Congressman Neal announces the winner of the congressional art competition
May 10, 2022
Agawam, MA | Kayleigh Thomas, WWLPCongressman Richard Neal was in Agawam, Tuesday, to announce Samantha Leary as the winner of a congressional district art competition. An art competition was held...
Neal Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition Winner
May 10, 2022
Agawam, MACongressman Richard E. Neal visited Agawam High School today with Mayor William Sapelli, Superintendent of Schools Sheila Hoffman, Principal Jim Blain, Assistant Principal Chad Joyal,...
Rep. Richard Neal calls Northern Ireland lawmakers to form a government around new nationalist majority
May 9, 2022
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal on Monday urged lawmakers in Northern Ireland to form a government following Sinn Fein victories and despite lingering border...
Rep. Richard Neal supports driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts
May 9, 2022
Springfield, MA | Alden Bourne, New England Public MediaU.S. Rep. Richard Neal, of Springfield, said he supports a bill in Massachusetts that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's...
Neal Statement on Northern Ireland Assembly Elections
May 7, 2022
Springfield, MAHouse Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the outcome of the Northern Ireland Assembly elections: “The symbolic importance of...
Pittsfield: Ribbon cutting to celebrate Ashuwillticook Trail opening
May 7, 2022
Pittsfield, MA | Jeannie Maschino, The Berkshire EagleThe city will celebrate the new extension of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the...
Chairman Neal Honors Nation’s Child Care Workers
May 6, 2022
Springfield, MAToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement to mark Child Care Provider Appreciation Day: “America’s child care workforce plays an...
Neal Statement on April 2022 Jobs Report
May 6, 2022
Springfield, MAHouse Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) April 2022 jobs report: “This month’s jobs...