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Washington, DC SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Obama administration is pushing a new plan that would grant the President more powers to negotiate trade deals with other countries. Calling it “the...

Washington, DC WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A veteran of elections for more than 30 years, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal knows a lot about the art of politics.   But it is not the only art he likes to...

Washington, DC HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A Holyoke employer needs to know young machinists will be ready to fill the jobs when veteran workers retire. Congressman Richard Neal toured the Meridian...

Washington, DC SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – There’s an increase in police presence around American International College after a week of violence on the streets outside the campus. Last Tuesday...

Washington, DC PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal is pushing legislation that allows good Samaritans to save others from certain death without being sued.   The Springfield Democrat has...

Washington, DCThe 114th United States Congress, consisting of members from the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, commences in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2015.

Washington, DC By Andy McKeever Mass. — When Iraq or Afghanistan war veterans drive over one of the Berkshires' most scenic roads, they'll know their service was appreciated.  On Saturday, town...

Washington, DCMassachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and U.S. Congressman Richard Neal joined local officials in Housatonic Village Friday afternoon to announce statewide community improvement...

Washington, DCHampden County Sheriff Michael J. Ashe was honored Monday during a White House ceremony that celebrated his 40-year career in criminal justice and recognized him as a “champion of...

Washington, DCBy Peter Francis on June 24, 2014 in Westfield WESTFIELD – Congressman Richard E. Neal visited the campus of Westfield State University yesterday as part of his week-long stint in his...

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Lee, MALEE -- A $115,000 federal grant will fund the next step toward a local developer's $70 million revitalization plan for the Eagle Mill. Congressman Richard E. Neal announced Tuesday morning...

Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD – The city will use a newly awarded $1.29 million federal grant to build a skills training center at Forest Park to provide technical training in the precision...

Washington, DCPresident Obama is sending nearly 300 U.S. soldiers to Iraq to protect personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad as a militant Sunni group continues its push on parts of the country....

Washington, DCMassachusetts Congressman Richard Neal, a Democrat who represents the first district, recently spoke with WAMC's Alan Chartock as part of WAMC's Congressional Corner series. The dean...

Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD — Jarren Pacheco, who graduated from Springfield Central High School in 2013, will attend the United States Air Force Academy in the fall, according to the Springfield...

Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD - Hampden District Attorney Mark G. Mastroianni received widespread applause from elected officials following his confirmation Wednesday by the U.S. Senate as a federal...

Pittsfield, MAPITTSFIELD -- Berkshire Community College has announced that Shelby Meyers has been selected as the 2014 valedictorian and will provide remarks at the institution's 54th commencement...

Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD – Western Massachusetts communities are due to see roughly a third of $4 million in federal funding being allocated to Massachusetts for environmental cleanup at former...

Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD — The City of Springfield's Veterans Services Department hosted the city's annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony on Friday, honoring veterans ahead of the Memorial...