Washington, DC | Cynthia G. Simison, MassLive‘You just kept going forward and hoped you didn’t get killed,” Earl D. Clark Jr., of West Springfield, remembered. “You’d see people going down around...
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Neal: Lawsuit to obtain Trump tax returns soon to be filed
Jun 6, 2019
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney & Peter Goonan, MassLiveThe fight by House Democrats to obtain President Donald Trump’s tax returns will go to the courts in a lawsuit soon-to-be filed by the House...
‘It will pass the House’: U.S. Rep. Richard Neal says he’ll introduce resolution to stop President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico
Jun 6, 2019
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal pushed back Thursday on President Donald J. Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexican imports, calling the plan an “overreach”...
Congressman threatens to block Donald Trump’s tariffs as talks with Mexico enter second day
Jun 6, 2019
Washington, DC | Michael Collins and Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAYThe chairman of a key congressional committee warned Thursday that he would take steps to block new tariffs against Mexico if...
Ludlow receives $3 million grant to help upgrade Riverside Road
Jun 5, 2019
Ludlow, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPLUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal was in Ludlow Wednesday to announce a three million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to help upgrade...
Habitat Breaks Ground on Long-awaited Gordon-Deming Project
Jun 3, 2019
Pittsfield, MA | Andy McKeever, iBerkshiresPITTSFIELD, Mass. — It'll be a series of firsts for Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity when it builds six net-zero energy use condominiums on land on...
3-month delay of paid leave law likely
Jun 3, 2019
Washington, DC | Colin A. Young, State House News ServiceBOSTON – If state government is going to approve the three-month delay in payroll taxes needed to fund the new paid family and medical leave...
PVTA, supporters laud new $55M Springfield operations center
Jun 3, 2019
Springfield, MA | Peter Goonan, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority showed off its new $55 million, state-of-the-art operations and maintenance center on Cottage Street...
Veteran, state Rep. John Velis tells Agawam Memorial Day gathering: ‘Live a life worthy of their sacrifice’
May 28, 2019
Agawam | Jim Kinney, MassLiveAGAWAM — Memorial Day observances Monday at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery had state Rep. John C. Velis recalling words painted on a wall in Afghanistan....
Lawmakers, families remember military members at Agawam Veterans Cemetery
May 28, 2019
Washington, DC | Jodi Reed, WWLPAGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) - Top state lawmakers attended a Memorial Day ceremony at the Agawam Veterans Cemetery on Monday. Lieutenant Governor Karyn...
House passes bill to help workers with retirement savings
May 23, 2019
Washington, DC | Matthew Daley, APThe House overwhelmingly approved a bill Thursday to promote retirement security by making it easier for small businesses and other companies to offer retirement...
US House passes bill to aid workers saving for retirement; Rep. Richard Neal praises vote
May 23, 2019
Washington, DC | Patrick Johnson, MassLiveThe U.S. House of Representatives’ passage on Thursday of a bill that intends to increase the ability of people to save for retirement was praised by U.S....
$115 Million Wastewater Infrastructure Project Begins In Springfield
May 21, 2019
Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCAs debate continues in Washington over funding to rebuild the nation’s aging infrastructure, a major project is beginning to improve part of the wastewater...
Springfield Water and Sewer Commission launches $115M to build pump station, Connecticut River pipe crossing project
May 20, 2019
Springfield, MA | Peter Goonan, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — Local, state and federal officials gathered Monday to launch a $115 million water infrastructure project along the Connecticut River that...
MCLA grads told good job market awaits
May 18, 2019
North Adams | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz, The Berkshire EagleNORTH ADAMS — The 2019 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts graduates truly have a reason to celebrate. In addition to putting their last...
Congressman Neal Stresses Free Speech at MCLA Commencement
May 18, 2019
North Adams, MA | Tammy Daniels, iBerkshiresNORTH ADAMS, Mass. — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal urged the new graduates of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts to not only hear, but to listen and not to be...
Chairman: Dems to proceed to court over Trump’s tax returns ‘as quickly as next week’
May 17, 2019
Washington, DC | Naomi Jagoda, The HillHouse Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass.) said Friday that Democrats will likely take action to start a court case...
House Ways and Means Chairman Issues Subpoenas for Trump’s Tax Returns
May 11, 2019
Washington, DC | Richard Rubin, Wall Street JournalRep. Richard Neal issued subpoenas Friday to the Treasury secretary and IRS chief seeking six years of President Trump’s tax returns and...
Treasury Department rejects handing over Trump’s tax returns to House Democrats
May 7, 2019
Washington, DC | Eliza Collins and Rebecca Morin, USA TODAYThe Trump administration on Monday rejected House Democrats' request to obtain President Donald Trump's tax returns, which will likely lead...
Neal attends White House meeting on $2 trillion infrastructure bill
May 1, 2019
Washington, DC | Ray Kelly, MassLiveHouse Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal joined a group of Congressional leaders Tuesday at the White House for a meeting with President Donald...