By Claire Overton, 22 News SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A memorandum outlining an agreement between the U.S. and Iran is currently being drafted, which includes provisions for Tehran to dilute...
‘Pleased’ Rep. Richard Neal visits new F-35s in Westfield
Jun 17, 2026
By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com WESTFIELD — The first F-35 stealth fighter landed at Barnes Air National Guard Base last week, but it’ll take about three years and $200 million in construction...
Springfield reopens Magazine Park, latest in neighborhood park rehabs
Jun 10, 2026
by Sarah Heinonen, The Reminder SPRINGFIELD — It was a sunny, idyllic summer day in Springfield when U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Bud Williams joined residents to cut...
Neal challenges treasury secretary on economic policies
Jun 4, 2026
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Ways and Means Committee today, where Congressman Richard Neal challenged the administration’s economic policies....
With no peace deal in place, Neal faults Trump pronouncements over talks
May 28, 2026
LISTEN HERE By Adam Frenier, New England Public Media As peace negotiations have not yielded a deal, hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have ramped up despite a cease fire. The U.S. has conducted...
US Rep. Neal: War powers resolution will pass, curbing president’s power
May 22, 2026
By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — With rising gas prices, a stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz and dissenting Republicans, Congress is getting ready to curtail President Donald Trump,...
Remembering sacrifices: Springfield honors fallen veterans
May 22, 2026
By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — Friday’s Memorial Day observance on the steps of Springfield City Hall had Gumersindo Gomez thinking of the friends he served with...
EMTs, paramedics graduate from AMR’s Earn While You Learn
May 21, 2026
by Sarah Heinonen, The Reminder SPRINGFIELD — American Medical Response, an emergency medical services provider, graduated a class of emergency medical technicians and paramedics from its Earn While...
Rep. Neal criticizes Trump’s $1.7B settlement in IRS lawsuit as ‘slush fund’
May 19, 2026
By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD – By suing the IRS earlier this year, President Donald Trump tried to make himself both the plaintiff and, through the Justice Department,...
Justice Department agrees to drop any pending tax claims against Trump as part of IRS deal
May 19, 2026
The addendum comes a day after the Justice Department announced that Trump and his co-plaintiffs would drop their $10 billion suit against the IRS. By Ryan J. Reilly, Gary Grumbach and Dareh...
Democrats line up against gas tax holiday
May 14, 2026
By Mike Lillis, The Hill House Democrats are lining up against a gas tax holiday, creating additional barriers for President Trump as he struggles to battle inflation and the rising costs at the...
Democratic Rep Asks For Probe Of Private Credit In 401(k)s
May 12, 2026
By Tracey Longo, Financial Advisor A top congressional Democrat is asking a federal watchdog to scrutinize the growing push to bring private credit investments into 401(k) plans, warning that...
Neal: Gas prices are hurting the national economy
May 11, 2026
LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier U.S. Representative Richard Neal said he believes skyrocketing gasoline prices are hampering the nation's economy. AAA reported last week...
Neal plans broad tax agenda if House control changes
May 11, 2026
By Brian Faler, POLITICO Democrats appear poised to retake the House, and Rep. Richard Neal is quietly making plans. The Massachusetts Democrat has a clear path back into the chairmanship...
Longmeadow High School senior wins Congressional Art Competition
May 5, 2026
WATCH HERE By Areta Odiah, 22 News LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Jenny Lu, a senior at Longmeadow High School, has been named the state’s winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Lu’s artwork...
Barnes Air National Guard Base gears up for F-35 arrival
May 5, 2026
WATCH HERE By Claire Overton, 22 News WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The first F-35 stealth fighter jet is scheduled to arrive at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield next month, in June. This...
Medicare portal database exposed health providers’ Social Security numbers
May 1, 2026
It is the latest technical problem related to the Trump administration’s push to create a national directory of health providers. By Dan Diamond and Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post The Trump...
Springfield celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting ceremony
May 1, 2026
WATCH HERE by: Lindsey Genatossio SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Indian Orchard Elementary School celebrated Arbor Day with a tree-planting ceremony in Springfield. U.S. Congressman Richard Neal...
Neal applauds Mercy Medical Center-Baystate Health Agreement
Apr 30, 2026
WATCH HERE By Kayleigh Thomas, 22 News SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal is expressing his thoughts on Baystate Health signing a joint agreement with Trinity Health of New England...
Neal calls Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act ‘a step backwards’
Apr 30, 2026
LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier The Supreme Court has weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere. In a 6-3...