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U.S. Rep Richard Neal announces $500,000 earmark for Williamstown Meetinghouse

Apr 10, 2025

Pittsfield, MA | Berkshire Edge Today, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal (D – 1st Massachusetts District) joined Carrie Greene, president of the Williamstown Meetinghouse Preservation Fund, to announce...

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Hands Off! protests oppose actions of President Trump, Elon Musk

Apr 5, 2025

South Hadley | By Claire Overton, 22 News Residents in the state and around the country participated in “Hands Off!” protests on Saturday, showing their opposition toward President Trump and Elon...

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Irish officials air concerns about trade, tariffs while at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

Mar 23, 2025

Holyoke, MA | By Jeanette DeForge, The Springfield Republican As locals celebrated with Irish nationals at the 72nd St. Patrick’s Parade Sunday, questions about trade and tariffs loomed over bagpipe...

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USPS workers want to stamp out Trump, DOGE talk of privatization

Mar 20, 2025

Springfield, MA | By Namu Sampath, The Springfield Republican Amber James has worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over two decades. When she learned last week that Louis DeJoy, postmaster...

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Congressman Richard Neal reacts to Trump’s order to dismantle Department of Education

Mar 20, 2025

Chicopee, MA | By Claire Overton, 22 News President Donald Trump has signed an executive order, dismantling the Department of Education. The Trump Administration has signed an executive order...

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In tour of Riverside Industries in Easthampton, US Rep. Neal highlights the damage of potential Medicaid cuts

Mar 18, 2025

Easthampton, MA | By Alexander MacDougall, The Hampshire GazetteIt’s not always easy to put faces and names to the impact that congressional budgets have on a particular populace. By visiting...

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Travel, tourism pros convene in Springfield to ‘revolutionize’ their $23.6B industry this year

Mar 18, 2025

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...

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Rep. Neal preparing to fight proposed cuts to federal food assistance

Mar 17, 2025

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...

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Proposed National Museum Honoring Irish America

Mar 14, 2025

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...

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US multinationals will protect their Irish interests despite Trump pressure, says congressman

Mar 13, 2025

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...

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Washington Ireland Program Class of 2025 announced in bipartisan US event

Mar 12, 2025

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...

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Donald Trump urged to appoint N Ireland envoy amid US investment ‘concern’

Mar 10, 2025

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...

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At Outlook 2025 lunch, worry about Washington mixes with optimism

Mar 7, 2025

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...

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Congressman Neal reacts to DOGE budget cuts impacting federal buildings

Mar 7, 2025

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...

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Local shelter workers say HUD cuts would destabilize ‘an already unstable environment’ for housing in the Berkshires

Mar 6, 2025

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...

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The Silvio O. Conte Federal Building in Pittsfield is designated for possible sale by the Trump administration

Mar 5, 2025

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...

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Congressman Richard Neal reacts to President Trump’s address

Mar 5, 2025

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...

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Veteran fired from Springfield Vet Center is Rep. Neal’s guest at Trump’s address to Congress

Mar 4, 2025

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...

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Trade war gets hot, ‘freezing’ decisions of a Canadian employer in Western Mass.

Mar 4, 2025

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...

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$4.1M federal grant to cover Union Station streetscape improvements

Mar 3, 2025

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...

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