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‘As Schools Match Wits’ turns 65, documentary highlights show history

Jan 31, 2026

WATCH THE FULL DOCUMENTARY HERE New England Public Media | By Elizabeth Román Whether it's questions about traditional school subjects like math, science and history or the latest pop culture...

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‘We ought to be ashamed’: US reps. give thanks, see strain at Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen

Jan 29, 2026

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com CHICOPEE — Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry serves 1,000 dinners a week, and about 300 families use its pantry shelves to supplement their groceries....

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US Rep. Neal joins call for Kristi Noem’s impeachment

Jan 28, 2026

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com CHICOPEE — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal has added his voice to calls for the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. “What happened over...

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Richard Neal speaks out on recent assaults against Congress members

Jan 28, 2026

WATCH HERE by: Areta Odiah, 22 News CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal has called recent threats against members of Congress “intimidating” following two high-profile attacks this...

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Neal announces federal funding for nitrogen removal project

Jan 28, 2026

by Tyler Garnet, The Reminder CHICOPEE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal visited Chicopee on Jan. 28 to announce funding he helped secure to support phase two of the city’s nitrogen removal project at the...

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Neal joins call for an investigation into Minnesota killing as ICE funding bill hits Senate

Jan 26, 2026

LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier The killing of a second person by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in recent weeks over the weekend in Minnesota is...

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‘Cowards’: Mass. pols react to ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Jan 24, 2026

By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com Massachusetts lawmakers took to social media on Saturday to react to the reports of a fatal shooting in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents. “YOU ARE...

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Neal: Trump’s Greenland plan may strain U.S.-Denmark ties

Jan 22, 2026

WATCH HERE by: Sara Bien-Aime, 22 News CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal is raising concerns over the U.S. reputation after President Donald Trump threatened to take control of...

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From a missed question to Capitol Hill: Berkshires teen builds AI app to help patients speak up

Jan 20, 2026

By Talia Lissauer, The Berkshire Eagle GREAT BARRINGTON — A missed question at a doctor’s appointment sparked Monument Mountain Regional High School sophomore Jonah Sanabria to spend weeks...

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DOGE Employees Shared Social Security Data, Court Filing Shows

Jan 20, 2026

Employees detailed to the Social Security Administration shared sensitive data through a nonsecure server, the Justice Department disclosed. By Eileen Sullivan, New York Times Employees with the...

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Neal, other Democrats, call for investigation into Minnesota ICE killing

Jan 15, 2026

New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier LISTEN HERE Some Democrats in the United States House are calling for an investigation into the killing of a Minnesota woman by Immigration and...

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Rep. Neal after 17 Republicans break ranks on health care: ‘The ACA is not going away’

Jan 9, 2026

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — One day after leading a successful House debate, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal said Friday he’s confident Affordable Care Act tax credits will...

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Neal criticizes ICE and Trump administration’s foreign policies

Jan 8, 2026

WATCH HERE by: Areta Odiah, 22 News CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minnesota, prompting Congressman Richard Neal to...

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Neal expresses optimism over ACA tax credit extension

Jan 8, 2026

LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier The U.S. House of Representatives was poised on Thursday to pass a three-year extension to health care tax credits under the Affordable Care...

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Western Mass. congressmen demand answers from Trump administration on Venezuela

Jan 7, 2026

LISTEN HERE WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By James Paleologopoulos As the dust begins to settle on recent U.S. actions in Venezuela, lawmakers in western Massachusetts are demanding answers over the...

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Mass. politicians react to military operations in Venezuela

Jan 3, 2026

By Mark Gardyna, Western Mass News (WGGB/WSHM) - On Saturday, Representative Richard Neal and Senator Elizabeth Warren released a statement in reaction to the military operation in Venezuela that...

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Auto IRAs can help more workers save more money for retirement

Dec 30, 2025

By Bill Schmick, The Berkshire Eagle In 2025, more than 1 million workers saved $2 billion plus toward retirement through state-sponsored automated savings plans. Now, legislation introduced by a...

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Mass. Congressman Neal on ACA subsidy extension fight and stakes, Federal Reserve and more

Dec 24, 2025

LISTEN HERE WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By James Paleologopoulos Last week, the United States Congress left Washington for the year - after both the House and Senate came short of passing key...

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Federal legislation to hurt area healthcare, warn Neal, Baystate CEO

Dec 22, 2025

By Sarah Heinonen | The Westfield News | sheinonen@thereminder.com SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health CEO Peter Banko and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal sat on either side of a low table in front of about 150...

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Republicans break from leadership to force ACA tax credit vote in the U.S. House

Dec 17, 2025

LISTEN HERE By Adam Frenier, New England Public Media Four Republicans in the U.S. House on Wednesday joined with Democrats in forcing a vote on extending tax credits under the Affordable Care Act....

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