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Pittsfield, MA | Associated PressThe Berkshires of western Massachusetts, one of the state’s most popular touríst destinations, will be easier to reach for the next two summers with the launch of...

Chicopee, MA | Jeanette DeForge, The RepublicanA newly rebuilt runway at Westover Air Reserve Base is being called key to keeping the base in Chicopee and helping the 439th Airlift Wing do its job....

Chicopee, MA | Jeanette DeForge, The RepublicanFor the first time in more than 70 years, Westover Air Reserve Base has a completely rebuilt its main runway, which used by the Air Force’s largest...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanSaying it preserves a crucial link, especially for those with limited mobility, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, celebrated a new postal...

Springfield, MA | Jenna Reyes, Samantha O'Connor, Jeff Kurowski, Western Mass NewsMonday in Springfield, Congressman Richard Neal joined postal employees and union workers outside the Main Street...

Springfield, MA | Kayleigh Thomas, WWLPCongressman Richard Neal joined with local post office officials and workers Monday afternoon to celebrate the recent passage of the bi-partisan Postal Service...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanMost workers would automatically enroll in their employer’s 401(k), 403(b) or SIMPLE IRA retirement plan as soon as they become eligible under bipartisan...

South Hadley, MA | Kevin McCaffrey, Mount Holyoke CollegeMount Holyoke’s Professional and Graduate Education (PaGE) division has been awarded $250,000 in federal funding through the office...

Washington | Laura Davison, Bloomberg The House overwhelmingly passed legislation that would expand the tax benefits for retirement accounts to bolster the savings of Americans, many of whom have...

Washington | Colin Gleeson, The Irish Times | Award recognises efforts for peace and deepening of Irish-US trade relationsUS Congressman Richard E Neal has been awarded the Kennedy-Lemass...

Washington | Michael P. Norton, State House News ServicePresident Biden would be authorized to increase tariffs on products of Russia and Belarus under legislation introduced Thursday by Congressman...

Washington | Ellyn Ferguson, RollCall | Bill would end Russia's most-favored-nation tariff statusThe House on Thursday sent the Senate legislation that would revoke U.S. favorable tariff treatment...

Washington | Deirdre Walsh, NPRThe House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation suspending normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, another move by Congress designed to...

WashingtonDublin City University has paid tribute to Congressman Richard Neal, one of the most influential figures in American politics; Barbara Barrett, former US Secretary of the Air Force; and...

Washington | Martin Wall, The Irish Times  Under no circumstances can there be a return to a hard border in Ireland, one of the leading political figures on Capitol Hill in Washington has...

Washington | Jeannie Maschino, The Berkshire EagleBerkshire Community College has been awarded a $350,000 grant to acquire new simulation equipment for its nursing programs, allowing for the first...

Washington | Kait Carmichael, WWLPHolyoke Community College President Christina Royal presented the 2022 National Education Service Award to Congressman Richard Neal in Washington D.C. earlier this...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanU.S. House Democrats and U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, unveiled this week their proposal to strengthen U.S. trade competitiveness with China....

Springfield, MA | G. Michael Dobbs, The ReminderTwo railroad bridges in Springfield will be among the 15,000 sub-standard bridges in the nation that will be rebuilt and repaired thanks to funding...

Springfield, MA | Ashley Shook, WWLP | Funding to improve the condition of 472 bridges listed in poor condition in Massachusetts.Congressman Neal announced $1.1 billion in funding for bridges in...