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Dublin City University has paid tribute to Congressman Richard Neal, one of the most influential figures in American politics; Barbara Barrett, former US Secretary of the Air Force; and Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University.  The trio were conferred with honorary doctorates (Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa) at a special ceremony in Washington last night. They join… Read more »

  Under no circumstances can there be a return to a hard border in Ireland, one of the leading political figures on Capitol Hill in Washington has said. In a speech accepting an honorary degree from Dublin City University on Tuesday, Congressman Richard Neal said the Belfast agreement “remained the path forward”. He said strand two of the… Read more »

Berkshire Community College has been awarded a $350,000 grant to acquire new simulation equipment for its nursing programs, allowing for the first substantive upgrade of such equipment since 2009. The grant was provided by state Community Project Funding secured by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield. SIM labs are designed to mimic various health care settings, such as emergency rooms,… Read more »

Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal presented the 2022 National Education Service Award to Congressman Richard Neal in Washington D.C. earlier this week. Congressman Richard Neal, D-Massachusetts, was awarded the 2022 National Education Service Award at the Community College National Legislative Summit in Washington D.C. Christina Royal, president of Holyoke Community… Read more »

U.S. House Democrats and U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, unveiled this week their proposal to strengthen U.S. trade competitiveness with China. The legislation also includes $52 billion to subsidize U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research, according to published reports. A global shortage of computer chips has hampered manufacturing, even of automobiles, and slowed the… Read more »

Two railroad bridges in Springfield will be among the 15,000 sub-standard bridges in the nation that will be rebuilt and repaired thanks to funding provided by the recently passed federal infrastructure bill. Congressman Richard Neal, chair of the House Ways & Means Committee, was joined by Mayor Domenic Sarno and Department of Public Works Superintendent Chris Cignoli on Jan. 18 to… Read more »

Congressman Neal announced $1.1 billion in funding for bridges in Massachusetts as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Congressman Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, was joined with Mayor Domenic Sarno and Springfield Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli to announce that Massachusetts will receive $1.1 billion over the next 5 years to… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD — The city and state are prepping about 15 local projects totaling about $200 million, eyeing funds from the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in November with a significant push from U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal. The bill allows the state Department of Transportation to move the long-sought reconfiguration of the “Longmeadow Curve” on Interstate 91 into… Read more »

As voters weigh a new wealth tax to finance education and transportation initiatives, Massachusetts is poised to receive $1.1 billion in new federal bridge repair money over the next five years. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, announced the money estimate Tuesday, crediting the work of Congress and President Joe Biden to pass a landmark infrastructure funding law. The money will… Read more »

Congressman Richard Neal announced Tuesday that the state will be receiving $1.1 billion dollars to support bridge repair access. Neal made the announcement in Springfield while joined by Mayor Domenic Sarno and Springfield DPW Director Chris Cignoli at the Armory Street bridges. The project would consist of replacing two bridges, one which carries Armory Street over the active CSX… Read more »