Advocates, lawmakers and relatives of loved ones lost to the devastating coronavirus outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home are pushing the Baker administration for major reforms and are calling for further investigations after the release of a harrowing report on the facility’s failures to sufficiently respond to the crisis.
The report on the independent investigation by… Read more »
Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping health care package to strengthen the benefits of the Affordable Care Act, lowering the costs of insurance premiums, expanding eligibility for premium tax credits and allowing states to create state-based health insurance marketplaces.
Democrats framed the proposals as a way to protect the… Read more »
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… 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… 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… 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… 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.… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
