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Springfield, MA | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comThis 250th anniversary of the American Revolution — the opening shots of Lexington and Concord rang out in April 1775 — is a major business...

Chicopee, MA | By Raegan Loughrey & Ryan Trowbridge, Western Mass NewsThe federal budget, under President Donald Trump, shows plans to cut over $130 billion worth of funding targeting things like...

Washington, D.C. | by Ray O'Hanlon, Irish EchoThe idea has been floated before, but this time it has the backing of key members of Congress.   Friends of Ireland Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman...

Washington, D.C. | By Mark Hennessy, The Irish TimesBig US companies with operations in the Republic of Ireland will protect their interests in Ireland, even if they will try to avoid public clashes...

Washington, D.C. | By Irish CentralThe new class will see 30 emerging leaders from across Northern Ireland and Ireland venture state-side this summer, as part of the unique transatlantic leadership...

Washington, D.C. | By Myles McCormick and Jude Webber, Financial TimesDonald Trump has been urged to appoint a special envoy to Northern Ireland as US lawmakers warn of “genuine concern” over the...

Springfield, MA | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal ran through a list of ongoing and upcoming achievements Friday at the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Outlook...

Springfield, MA | By Raegan Loughrey, Western Mass NewsThe Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continues cutting costs by canceling the leases of several federal offices across the country...

North Adams, MA | By Claire O'Callahan, The Berkshire EagleLocal shelter providers are worried changes within the Department of Housing and Urban Development could gut their response to housing...

Pittsfield, MA | By Greg Sukiennik, The Berkshire EagleThe Silvio O. Conte Federal Building has been labeled as “surplus” and therefore under consideration for possible sale by the Trump...

Chicopee, MA | By Emma McCorkindale, 22 NewsCongressman Richard Neal spoke shortly after Trump’s address.   Congressman Neal says he hopes for a restoration of relations with Ukraine as calls...

Washington, D.C. | By Greta Jochem | gjochem@repub.comThis story has been updated with information from a congressional hearing on Tuesday morning.   When President Donald Trump addresses a...

Palmer, MA | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comClyvanor Corp. has 75 American workers at its plant in Palmer. Tariffs that went into effect Tuesday are expected to make this and other work around the...

Springfield, MA | By Ryan Feyre, The ReminderRoadway and sidewalk improvements are coming to the area around Union Station thanks to a $4.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and...

Washington, D.C. | By Sten Spinella, The Berkshire EagleU.S. Rep. Richard Neal on Thursday pledged to dutifully oppose tax cuts for the rich, and threats to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security....

Washington, D.C. | By Tiziana Dearing & Rob Lane, WBUR Massachusetts Rep. Richard Neal, who's the top Democrat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, joins WBUR's Morning...

Washington, D.C. | By Brittany Polito, iBerkshiresAt call-in town hall on Thursday, constituents in the First Mass District shared their fears and concerns over actions being taken at the federal...

Chicopee, MA | By Jonah Snowden, 22 NewsA Massachusetts lawmaker held a town hall meeting Thursday evening to address concerns about the trump administration’s recent executive orders.  ...

Springfield, MA | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comWhat’s the best way to care for a new mom dealing with high blood pressure and risk to her heart?   How can people stem the tide of opioid...

Washington, D.C. | By Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen, CNBCRep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) joins 'Money Movers' to discuss if there's a pattern forming of a lack of follow-through on tariffs, the...