PITTSFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, expressed confidence in his party's efforts to invest in infrastructure and to provide pandemic relief, despite Republican aversion to large spending bills amid the economic downturn. Neal's comments followed the rollout last week of the "Moving Forward Act," an infrastructure plan by Democrats that would alloc... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD — In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and protests in defense of Black lives, Athena Gamble decided to launch her own business in Springfield offering up sweet treats during a very difficult time. Snap, Crackle & Pop is a gourmet popcorn business featuring flavor combinations like cookies and cream and pecan popcorn. “It was definitely a risk, but one worth taking because it has b... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno met at Union Station’s Platform C, which recently underwent a $10 million federally funded improvement, the kind of improvement that the Moving Forward Act advocates on a much larger scale. Congressman Neal, the Chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has given the Moving Forward Act the green ligh... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD — Speaking over the rumbling locomotive of the 12:05 Amtrak train to Hartford, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal touted a $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan he and his fellow Democrats introduced with a Friday visit to Springfield’s Union Station. “This is the first substantive step the Congress has taken toward east-west rail,” said Neal, chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Commit... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD — Standing on a platform Friday morning at Union Station, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal touted an expansive $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill unveiled by House Democrats this week that includes $19 billion in federal grant funding that he said will benefit east-west rail. Calling the proposal “the most ambitious infrastructure plan” since former President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Feder... Read more »
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, in partnership with Vanguard Renewables and H.P. Hood, delivered 400 gallons of milk to the South Congregational Church Community Food Pantry. It is hard enough for the food pantry to serve all those in need. Throw a pandemic in the mix and resources have to be stretched even further. "Food security in the pandemic is critical," Neal said Friday afternoo... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- On Friday, Congressman Richard Neal spoke at Union Station in Springfield to address his new $1.5 trillion "Moving Forward" Act. The act was introduced yesterday by House Democrats and legislation aims to rebuild America's infrastructure. This includes roads, transit systems, schools, and housing - among other things. Congressman Neal also spoke about the HEROES Act ... Read more »
House Democrats unveiled a $1.5 trillion infrastructure package Thursday that addresses everything from roads, public housing and broadband to climate change and clean energy, as well as the need to get more Americans back to work. The ambitious Moving Forward Act would tackle the nation's infrastructure needs "in a green and resilient way," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said a news conference Thursd... Read more »
While their $3 trillion COVID-19 relief bill remains before the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate, House Democrats heralded a sweeping $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan Thursday that authors say could fuel a long-term recovery from the recession. The proposal would direct hundreds of billions of dollars to transportation priorities, including funding for a passenger rail expansion connecting Bosto... Read more »
With concern Massachusetts could be heading for a housing crisis, the city of Springfield has announced an assistance program. The city of Springfield is making available $2 million in federal grant money for renters and homeowners who have lost income because of the pandemic public health orders. Way Finders, the Springfield-based nonprofit housing agency, will administer the program. Way Finders... Read more »
