Holyoke, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveHOLYOKE — Kevin and Jennifer Chateauneuf can’t let folks eat at the dining stools at Nick’s Nest, the 99-year-old hot dog stand on Northampton Street they’ve owned...
Paycheck Protection Program helping Holyoke business keep staff during Covid-19 shutdowns
Apr 30, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Katrina Kincade, WWLPHOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Businesses around the country are applying and receiving loans from the paycheck protection program. Most businesses applied through Small...
State and local government aid plan coming from House Democrats, Neal says
Apr 29, 2020
Washington, DC | Aaron Lorenzo, PoliticoHouse Democrats will soon detail plans to get federal aid to state and local governments to help them weather the economic fallout from the coronavirus...
Rep. Neal joins Greylock FCU to visit business helped by PPP loans
Apr 29, 2020
Washington, DC | Credit Union National AssociationRep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) joined Small Business Administration (SBA) Regional Administrator Wendell Davis, SBA Branch Manager Oreste Varela,...
Neal wants to restore Nixon-era state and local aid program
Apr 29, 2020
Washington, DC | David Lerman, RollCallHouse Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal said he wants to go back to the future in the next round of coronavirus relief aid. The Massachusetts Democrat...
Mayors warn U.S. Rep. Richard Neal that economic recovery won’t happen if cities don’t get federal dollars
Apr 29, 2020
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveWith mushrooming needs for basic services and revenue dried up by the COVID-19 pandemic, five mayors from across the country told U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal,...
Greylock Federal Has Made $23 Million in Payroll Protection Loans
Apr 28, 2020
Pittsfield, MA | Tammy Daniels, iBerkshiresPITTSFIELD, Mass. — Repro Systems has been making signs and graphics for commercial and personal use for 40 years. But when the pandemic hit, the family...
Even Better podcast: Rep. Neal on relief funding, local foundation helping those in need
Apr 28, 2020
Washington, DC | Western Mass NewsOn this week's edition of the "Even Better Western Mass” podcast, Dave Madsen talks with 1st District Congressman Richard Neal on the latest coronavirus relief...
IRS Tells Thousands To Return To Work, With Their Own Face Masks
Apr 27, 2020
Washington, DC | Brian Naylor, NPRThe Internal Revenue Service has told some 10,000 of its employees that they're needed back in the office as early as Monday — and they'll need to bring their own...
Neal working on another major federal aid package
Apr 25, 2020
Washington, DC | Chris Lisinski, State House News ServiceOne day after President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion stimulus package, Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Richard Neal discussed talks that...
New coronavirus legislation could include another round of stimulus checks, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal says
Apr 25, 2020
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveFresh off the House floor managing the most recent coronavirus response bill at the Capitol, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal said Saturday that Americans...
House of Representatives to vote on a bill to help small businesses
Apr 24, 2020
Springfield, MA | Audrey Russo and Kaylee Pugliese, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WHSM) -- The U.S. House of Representatives is voting on a multi-billion dollar stimulus bill designed to...
The State We’re In: Rep. Richard Neal & MassVOTE
Apr 24, 2020
Washington, DC | Carrie Saldo, WGBYUS Representative Richard Neal provides an update on the government’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased Paycheck Protection Program...
Neal, McGovern lead debates on new $484B aid package, oversight committee
Apr 24, 2020
Easthampton, MA | Dusty Christensen, Daily Hampshire GazetteEASTHAMPTON — Two of the region’s powerful politicians played pivotal roles on a pair of COVID-19 measures — a $484 billion aid package...
Interim Coronavirus Aid Bill Includes Funds For Hospitals, Small Businesses
Apr 24, 2020
Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCCongress is poised to approve another round of coronavirus relief funding. It won’t be the last. The $484 billion emergency interim funding package will send money...
Congressman Neal visits recycling facility in Springfield for Earth Day
Apr 22, 2020
Springfield, MA | Hector Molina, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal visited the Springfield Materials Recycling Facility on Bernie Avenue in honor of Earth Day Wednesday....
Rep. Neal calls for more funding for hospitals dealing with COVID-19
Apr 22, 2020
Washington, DC(WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal is urging the Department of Health and Human Services to disburse additional CARES Act funds to Massachusetts hospitals. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief,...
East Longmeadow company converts facility to make face shields
Apr 21, 2020
East Longmeadow, MA | Audrey Russo, Morgyn Joubert, WesternMassNewsEAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Congressman Richard Neal speaking on the effects of coronavirus on western Massachusetts today....
Coronavirus recovery: US Rep. Richard Neal hails aid for hospitals, calls for money to state and local governments in next stimulus bill
Apr 21, 2020
East Longmeadow, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveEAST LONGMEADOW — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal said Tuesday he expects to go back to Washington later this week and vote on a new $484 billion coronavirus...
Rep. Neal discusses efforts to help reopen the economy
Apr 21, 2020
East Longmeadow, MA | Morgyn Joubert, Audrey Russo, WesternMassNewsEAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- As the reopening debate wages across the country, reviving the economy has been one of the most...