Washington, DCHouse Democrats have spent weeks publicly lambasting Republicans for trying to muscle through a partisan tax overhaul. But privately, Democratic leaders have no intention of engaging...
Springfield’s Union Station Project Earns Historic Preservation Honor
Oct 22, 2017
Washington, DCThe $95 million restoration of Union Station in Springfield, Massachusetts has won an award for historic preservation. Preservation Massachusetts has recognized the restoration and...
Neal rejects Republican tax plan in weekly Democratic address
Oct 20, 2017
Washington, DCWhile details of President Donald Trump's tax reform proposals haven't been nailed down, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, said that what he's hearing so far points to tax changes...
‘Westmass Area Development Corporation has done a tremendous job on this project,’ US Rep. Richard Neal says while touring Ludlow Mills complex
Oct 19, 2017
Ludlow, MALUDLOW -- The conversion of a formerly vacant mill building into 75 apartments for residents age 50 or older is "incredibly impressive," U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, said...
US Rep. Richard Neal, local officials discuss strategies to combat opioid epidemic at Shelburne Falls forum
Oct 19, 2017
Shelburne FallsSHELBURNE FALLS -- From the potential impact of Affordable Care Act cuts to the need for "equal treatment" for addicts, local and federal officials took on a range of topics related...
Neal: Community action best response to opioid addiction
Oct 19, 2017
Shelburne FallsSHELBURNE FALLS — The opioid addiction crisis is no longer just an urban problem, but is also leaving its mark on the quality of life in rural towns, Congressman Richard E. Neal told...
$41M financing for Paramount Theater renovation approved
Oct 19, 2017
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved financing for a $41 million re-development of the Paramount Theater in Springfield. The...
US Rep. Richard Neal says Democrats pushing for bipartisan, public debate on tax overhaul plan
Oct 19, 2017
Washington, DCSHELBURNE FALLS -- With Republicans prepared to move forward in their efforts to overhaul the U.S. tax code, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, said he and other Democrats have...
Springfield announces $3.6 million HUD loan to help finance Paramount Theater rehab
Oct 19, 2017
Washington, DCSPRINGFIELD - The federal Office of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the city a $3.6 million loan guarantee that will be used by the city to help finance a $41 million...
US Rep. Richard Neal, ex-Obama Drug Czar Michael Botticelli to discuss opioid epidemic at Shelburne Falls forum
Oct 18, 2017
Shelburne FallsSHELBURNE FALLS -- U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, will join local medical, addiction recovery and law enforcement officials in Shelburne Falls Thursday to bring attention to...
Springfield Union Station wins Preservation Massachusetts award
Oct 18, 2017
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD -- Jim Igoe, president of Preservation Massachusetts, conferred the organization's 2017 Paul and Nikki Tsongas Award on U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal and the team behind the...
Business leaders say enhanced rail service will boost industry and quality of life in Western Mass. & Connecticut
Oct 18, 2017
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD -- Ninety percent of business leaders in the bi-state Springfield and Hartford region say the soon-to-begin New Haven to Springfield CTrail commuter train service will...
Congressman Richard Neal will help determine funds for local military bases
Oct 17, 2017
Chicopee, MACHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – From C5s in the sky to weapons on the ground, military bases are funded by the federal government. Congressman Richard Neal is now one of the lawmakers who will...
Groundbreaking ceremony held for Jaime Ulloa Park in Springfield
Oct 17, 2017
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, and other city officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday morning for Jaime Ulloa Park in...
Federally Funded Improvements Underway At Urban Park Dedicated To Latino Community Leader
Oct 17, 2017
Washington, DCThe city of Springfield, Massachusetts is using $500,000 in federal funds to renovate a neighborhood park. Congressman Richard Neal said the project will ensure continued recognition...
DevelopSpringfield gets $1.1 million federal grant for rehab of historic Maple Street building
Oct 6, 2017
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD -- U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal announced a $1.1 million federal grant on Friday that will be used by DevelopSpringfield to complete rehabilitation of a historic...
Western Mass. forum with Rep. Neal digs into root causes of opioid addiction, treatment & impact on workforce
Oct 6, 2017
Washington, DC WEST SPRINGFIELD -- Conventional economic theory doesn't apply to health care and conventional logic doesn't apply to addiction. That's part of what municipal leaders from across...
New Public Safety Complex Named For Former Police Chief
Oct 6, 2017
Washington, DCThe police department in Springfield, Massachusetts is planning to move some of its operations into a newly renovated former U.S. Army Reserve center next year. A dedication...
Municipal leaders gather for forum on health insurance
Oct 6, 2017
West Springfield, MAWEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Healthcare impacts every American, but can be difficult to navigate. Massachusetts leads the nation in healthcare coverage and quality of care,...
Sen. Warren & Cong. Neal address disaster relief crisis in Puerto Rico to Springfield residents
Sep 30, 2017
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congressman Richard Neal were in Springfield on Friday night addressing the disaster relief crisis in Puerto Rico. Senator...