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Washington, DC | The Berkshire EagleU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal introduced legislation this week that would expand retirement savings options for workers.  Neal and Rep. Kevin Brady, the top...

Boston, MA | Ed Harding and Janet Wu, WCVBBOSTON — The longtime congressman and chair of the House Ways and Means Committee believes a deal will be struck before Election Day. Watch the interview...

Washington, DC | Tony Dobrowolski, The Berkshire EagleU.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, wants the expansion of two tax credit programs to be included in the next coronavirus relief package....

Springfield, MA | Ryan Trowbridge, Audrey RussoSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- There's been a back-and-forth on the next round of stimulus checks for the American people coming from the White House....

Washington, DC | Ian Pickus, WAMCA long-running lawsuit by the House Ways and Means Committee to access President Donald Trump’s tax returns will continue after the New York Times published a...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — The New York Times' exhaustive report into President Donald J. Trump’s troubled finances and a looming tax audit that could cost him...

Springfield, MA | Elizabeth Román, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, said it is imperative that another relief package be approved in order to keep the economy moving...

Springfield, MA | Kate Wilkinson, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – House Democrats are once again bringing up negotiations to push through another COVID-19 relief stimulus aid package. The...

Washington, DC | Benjamin Kail, MassLiveDemocratic leaders in the House of Representatives on Wednesday introduced an expansive reform package to curb presidential abuses and enhance Congress’s...

Chicopee, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveCHICOPEE — Early indications from the 2020 Census show Massachusetts' population is growing fast enough to retain all nine of its Congressional...

Washington, DC | Manon L. Mirabelli, The RepublicanNineteen years ago, three Westfield natives were among those killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, and their...

Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — The long-awaited start of construction at the former Court Square Hotel property at 13-31 Elm St. is ready to commence as the downtown property is...

Springfield, MA | Ryan Trowbridge, Audrey Russo, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Governor Charlie Baker made a stop in Springfield on Thursday to be part of a big announcement about...

Springfield, MA | Peter Goonan, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — Neighborhood residents and local officials praised the new Pride store on State Street Wednesday, saying it has brought greatly needed healthy...

Springfield, MA | WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A ribbon cutting was held for the opening of Pride on State Street in Springfield Wednesday morning. Congressman Richard Neal, Springfield Mayor...

Springfield, MA | Lianne Zana, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal held a news conference in Springfield Thursday in support of the Delivering for America Act. The legislation...

Springfield, MA | Patrick Johnson, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — Two days before the U.S. House of Representatives is supposed to reconvene to act on a bill to prevent a reduction of postal services, U.S....

Pittsfield, MA | Amanda Burke, The Berkshire EaglePITTSFIELD — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced Tuesday that he is "suspending" belt-tightening measures and will leave mail processing...

Washington, DC | Benjamin Kail, MassLiveReps. Lori Trahan of Massachusetts and John Joyce of Pennsylvania led a bipartisan effort this week to urge President Donald Trump to honor...

Washington, DC | Jeanette DeForge, MassLiveBusiness leaders, college presidents, politicians and state economic development leaders joined in an online seminar to discuss better ways the entire...