Stockbridge | Jack Lyons, The Berkshire EagleSTOCKBRIDGE — His party didn't get all that it wanted, but U.S. Rep. Richard Neal still applauded the Supreme Court's decision Thursday to give...
Congressman Neal responds to Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s taxes
Jul 10, 2020
Stockbridge | Jordyn Jagolinzer, Morgyn Joubert, Western Mass NewsSTOCKBRIDGE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The U.S. Supreme Court decided to allow President Trump to continue to keep his tax records out...
Cultural organizations in Greater Springfield, Berkshires receive $135K in federal grants
Jul 10, 2020
Washington, DC | Ray Kelly, MassLiveNational Endowment of the Humanities grants totaling $135,000 for 26 organizations in Greater Springfield and the Berkshires were announced on Friday. U.S. Rep....
Neal Announces CARES Act Grants for Cultural Organizations
Jul 10, 2020
Stockbridge | Stephen Davis, iBerkshiresSTOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, visited the Norman Rockwell Museum on Friday to announce $72,500 in grants to benefit cultural...
Congressional Corner With Richard Neal
Jul 9, 2020
Washington, DC | Alan Chartock, WAMCHouse Democrats are making their case to voters with a raft of legislation. In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal speaks with...
Congressman Neal announces $400,000 grant to Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Jul 9, 2020
Springfield, MA | Ariana Tourangeau, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal met with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Executive Director to announce a $400,000 grant from the...
To US Rep. Richard Neal, President Donald Trump’s ‘petulance’ reinforces Supreme Court victory in tax case
Jul 9, 2020
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal said Thursday that he, and by extension the American people, are one large step closer to seeing President Donald Trump’s...
US Rep. Richard Neal announces $400K coronavirus response grant for Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Jul 9, 2020
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission has received $400,000 from federal coronavirus response legislation passed earlier this year that could...
Congressman Neal discusses recent legislative achievements
Jul 3, 2020
Springfield, MA | Katrina Kincade, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal held a news conference Thursday afternoon to discuss recent legislative achievements. Congressman Neal...
$600 unemployment enhancement could continue, more stimulus likely in coronavirus fight, says US Rep. Richard E. Neal
Jul 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — The U.S. House and Senate are likely to pass another stimulus payment program and the federal government might extend a $600-a-week enhancement...
Unemployment rate sees positive numbers as economy slowly opens during pandemic
Jul 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Katrina Kincade, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Labor Department released the latest jobs report for June which includes the creation of almost 5 million new jobs. Investment...
House Passes Infrastructure Bill Full Of Mass. Delegation Priorities
Jul 2, 2020
Washington, DC | Kimberly Atkins, WBUR NewsHouse Democrats passed a sweeping $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill yesterday, which includes funding for everything from schools, hospitals and...
Legislators looking into a second round of stimulus checks
Jul 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Morgyn Joubert, Lindsey Kane, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The U.S. Economy gained a whopping 4.8 million jobs in June, bringing the unemployment rate down to...
Lawmakers launch bill aimed at protecting and expanding Affordable Care Act
Jun 29, 2020
Boston, MA | Kara Walsh, WWLPBOSTON (WWLP) – The House is expected to vote Monday on a bill that would protect and expand the Affordable Care Act. The Trump administration has joined a number of...
U.S. Rep. Neal supports plan to renovate and expand Holyoke Solidiers’ Home
Jun 27, 2020
Washington, DC | Dave Canton, MassLiveA proposal to renovate and expand the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home got a major boost Saturday as First District U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Chairmen of the U.S. House...
Veterans, advocates demand say in Soldiers’ Home changes
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Michael Connors, Daily Hampshire GazetteHOLYOKE — A coalition of veterans, their families and local advocates are raising concerns with changes announced by Gov. Charlie...
Congressman Neal visits Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, discusses plans to protect veterans going forward
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Miks Masciadrelli, WWLPHOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The last three months have been very hard on family members of veterans at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. The coronavirus killed 78...
Congressman Neal calls for major change to Holyoke Soldiers’ Home
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Sarah Guernelli, Western Mass NewsHOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Congressman Richard Neal held a press conference at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home today, and he is now calling for change to...
Rep. Richard Neal among those pushing for more changes at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | WCVB BostonHOLYOKE, Mass. — A Massachusetts congressman is working with a coalition that is calling for more changes at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home following a massive COVID-19 outbreak...
Massachusetts East-West Rail Would Compete For Grants
Jun 26, 2020
Washington, DC | Chris Lisinski, State House News ServiceThe beacon of light touted recently by Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Richard Neal for an east-west passenger rail extension in the state is a grant...