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...
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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...
What a Difference 35 Years Make
Apr 29, 2026
By Ray O'Hanlon, Irish Echo Richard Neal was just a couple of years into his congressional career when Queen Elizabeth came to Capitol Hill to address the Houses of Congress. Neal had no beef with...
GOP takes aim at hospital CEOs over affordability crisis
Apr 28, 2026
by Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill House Republicans during a Tuesday hearing blamed hospital and health systems for high health costs, excoriating a group of CEOs...
Thirty-five years ago, Representative Neal boycotted the Queen. With the King’s visit, things have changed.
Apr 28, 2026
By Tal Kopan, Boston Globe WASHINGTON — US lawmakers on Tuesday heartily welcomed the British monarch, King Charles III, as he addressed a joint meeting of Congress.It was a first for Springfield...
‘I’ll be there’: Richard Neal, a key ally of Ireland, objected to the last British monarch’s address to Congress — but not this time
Apr 28, 2026
The congressman absented himself from queen Elizabeth II’s address in 1991. Three decades on, times have changed as King Charles prepares to address both houses of the US Congress By Keith Duggan,...
Lee breaks ground on $36.7 million public safety complex. Here’s when it’s expected to be finished
Apr 26, 2026
By Nate Harrington, The Berkshire Eagle LEE — Town first responders are about to get a major upgrade. On Friday, a group of lawmakers and town officials broke ground with silver shovels...
DHS funding advances, Neal still hoping for negotiation
Apr 23, 2026
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...
Neal calls RFK, Jr.’s testimony on vaccines ‘vague’ during hearing
Apr 17, 2026
LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. went before the House Ways and Means Committee Thursday in Washington, D.C....
Funding approved for new East Springfield Branch Library
Apr 14, 2026
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...
MBTA cars were impounded by the federal government. Representative Neal’s old-school charm may have aided their return.
Apr 13, 2026
By Julian E.J. Sorapuru Globe Staff WASHINGTON — It was St. Patrick’s Day, and a who’s who of Washington politicians with Irish roots had assembled at the Friends of Ireland Luncheon on Capitol...
Congressman Richard Neal honors Easthampton students bound for national civics competition
Apr 13, 2026
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...