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Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanSpringfield Union Station has received a $1.75 million federal rail infrastructure grant for track improvements, the U.S. The Department of Transportation...

Springfield, MA | Kate Wilkinson, WWLPCongressman Richard Neal is calling the rise in gas prices and inflation an international problem. It comes after President Biden’s Treasury Secretary Janet...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, is encouraging state lawmakers to create a Western Massachusetts passenger rail authority that would apply for...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Longmeadow, MA | Bay Path University PressBay Path University will be holding its 125th Commencement on Sunday, May 15, at 4:00 p.m. at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA. Approximately 800...

Springfield, MA | Paris Dunford, Ryan Trowbridge, Western Mass NewsReactions are pouring in from around western Massachusetts to the possibility of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade ....

Springfield, MA | Adam Frenier, NEPMA proposal to expand passenger rail service between western Massachusetts and Boston gained support from Gov. Charlie Baker Tuesday. During a press conference at...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanGov. Charlie Baker and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal called Tuesday for a Western Massachusetts passenger rail authority that would apply for federal funds and...

Springfield, MA | Michael P. Norton, State House News ServiceFederal and state officials Tuesday agreed on a path forward to extend passenger rail service west of Worcester to the cities of...

Springfield, MA | Olivia Lemmon, Spectrum News 1State and federal leaders agree the development of a Passenger Rail Authority to oversee the East-West Rail project will be important to...

Chicopee, MA | Jeanette DeForge, The RepublicanCan one person direct planes to fly into three different airports from a remote location? What is the best way to fill the shortage of air traffic...