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LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Early Thursday, the US Senate started the process of trying to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The Republican majority is using what...

By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — The long-awaited plan to replace the East Springfield Branch Library was finally realized on Monday with money officially allocated to pay for...

WATCH HERE By Ben Goodman and Ryan Trowbridge EASTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Congressman Richard Neal visited Easthampton High School on Monday to honor those on their way to the 2026...

WATCH HERE By Claire Overton, 22 News CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Uncertainty continues in the Middle East after Iran accused the United States on Wednesday of breaking a cease-fire agreement. Western...

WATCH HERE By Claire Overton, 22 News WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal visited Westfield State University to address students, primarily political science majors, about the...

By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College was awarded nearly $1 million in federal funds to support a Trades Academy. On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal...

“America has a real skill set problem” - U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal (D – Massachusetts 1st Congressional District). Written by Shaw Israel Izikson, The Berkshire Edge Stockbridge — Business...

LISTEN HERE WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Josh Landes Democratic Congressman Richard Neal was in Berkshire County today to discuss business, education, and jobs training with local leaders. The...

By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal answered questions from an eighth-grade class at Reid Middle School on Thursday.  Students in Susan Mooney's class...

By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com Massachusetts lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office over his Tuesday threat that “a whole civilization will die” if Iran...

by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations in Iran could end soon, stating that a formal deal is not required for the United...

WATCH HERE by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Holyoke High School to meet with students and observe the district’s progress following its recent exit...

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — With work on MBTA subway cars ready to ramp up at CRRC following a customs dispute. Phil Eng said he’s working to keep the plant open even...

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — Today, northbound passenger trains through Springfield — like the long-distance Vermonter or Knowledge Corridor trains to Holyoke,...

LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday that any use of United State ground troops in Iran would be considered an escalation....

LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier There's been some confusion whether there are talks going on to end the conflict in Iran. President Donald Trump has said so, but that's...

By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com HOLYOKE – As the 73rd St. Patrick’s parade kicked off Sunday, celebrants were reminded that much of the city and the nation was built by people from...

LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal says he's pleased a standoff between the federal government, and a Springfield rail car...