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More than a century ago, Chicopee was known for the manufacturing companies in the city. Congressman Richard Neal, who serves as the Chair of the House and Means Committee, said with that, they have to consider what to do with the legacy issues. "There are a lot of legacy issues as it relates to old manufacturing sites in New England," said Neal. "Let's face it, everything in New England… Read more »

CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass.gov) – Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means met with Chicopee Mayor John Vieau to announce the awarding of $300,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the city to continue assessing and cleaning its brownfields sites. The event took place at the Central Maintenance Garage, one of the sites to benefit… Read more »

HOLYOKE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal recently visited Holyoke Community College (HCC) to announce the awarding of a four-year, $1.89 million federal grant aimed at helping families impacted by opioid use. The funds — $399,676 in the first year — will enhance HCC’s existing Community Health Worker training program with the goal of increasing the number of CHWs… Read more »

EASTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Congressman Richard Neal met with companies on Monday who received assistance from the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program. Neal heard from four Easthampton companies who shared their stories of how they benefited from the program. Companies like Rock Valley Tool, Riverside Industries, Nini's Ristorante, and Abandoned Building… Read more »

BOSTON — Members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation are calling out President Donald Trump after he signed executive orders that defer payroll taxes for some Americans and extend unemployment benefits. Trump decided to bypass Congress on Saturday after negotiations on a new coronavirus relief package had collapsed. The president said the payroll tax cut would apply… Read more »

HOLYOKE — A hundred community health workers will get year-long training at Holyoke Community College in the fight against opioid misuse and addiction due to a $1.89 million federal grant announced Friday. And the need for the trained community workers is growing, especially with the job loss and social isolation of the coronavirus pandemic, said Jay Breines,… Read more »

Congressman Richard Neal visited Holyoke Community College today to announce the awarding of four-year, $1.89 million federal grant aimed at helping families impacted by opioid use. The funds – $399,676 in the first year – will enhance HCC's existing Community Health Worker training program with the goal of increasing the number of CHW's qualified to work on… Read more »

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal announced a federal grant Friday at Holyoke Community College for a community health worker program aimed to help families affected by opioid use. Congressman Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, and HCC President Christina Royal announced the $399,676 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human… Read more »

House Democrats slammed the administration’s response to the pandemic Thursday, saying in a new report that President Donald Trump “intentionally misled the American public on every aspect of the pandemic” and it’s led to needless deaths and job losses. Led by Rep. James Clyburn, chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis,… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Thousands of residents all over western Massachusetts are now into their third night without power. Residents on Edendale Street in Springfield expressed frustration and concerns and told 22News that Eversource has been on their street for the past two days but crews were able to make repairs. A tree removal company finally got the okay to remove a… Read more »