When the 116th U.S. Congress begins meeting Jan. 3, the congressmen who represent communities across western Massachusetts in the 1st and 2nd congressional districts will both have committee leadership roles.
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, is the chairman-designate of the House Committee on Ways & Means, which is the chief tax-writing committee for the House, while James P.… Read more »
(WWLP) - U.S. Rep. Richard Neal will serve as the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.
In a statement sent to 22News, the congressman said he is honored and grateful to his colleagues for trusting him with this new responsibility.
“We must use our majority on the Ways & Means Committee to advance policies that put American families first. I will continue… Read more »
After weeks of speculation, House Democrats formally voted Thursday to name U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, as the chamber's next Ways and Means Committee chairman -- a position that will make him one of the most powerful lawmakers when the new Congress convenes in January.
Neal, who has served as the tax-writing panel's ranking member since… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, a Springfield Democrat who is expected to lead the House Ways and Means Committee, pledged to take “immediate action” when the Congress convenes in January to protect the Affordable Care Act and appeal a recent federal court ruling, which struck down the controversial health care law.
Neal, who led floor opposition to Republican-backed efforts to… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD - US Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., has made donating to Toy for Joy an annual tradition.
“It’s the gold standard,” said the congressman who was once a paperboy for The Republican. “This is an outstanding effort that provides toys for children who are really in need.”
Toy for Joy is a collaborative effort between the Salvation Army, The Republican… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Every week, people passing through Springfield's Union Station inquire about the availability of an ATM.
On Friday, Congressman Richard Neal and Mayor Domenic Sarno helped cut the ribbon for the Westfield Bank ATM in the Union Station concourse.
Congressman Neal told 22News, the future looks bright for an increased passenger flow through Union… Read more »
DEERFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Franklin County farmers are glad a bill has passed, calling it long overdue.
"We're happy with the bill that's heading to the president now," said Ben Clark, owner of Clarkdale Fruit Farms.
Congress has approved a massive farm bill allocating $867-billion to expand federal subsidies to relatives of farmers, provide permanent funding for farmers… Read more »
The incoming chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.), said Tuesday that he is open to holding hearings on "Medicare for all" next year.
“The first thing we're going to try to do is to address the issue of pre-existing conditions,” Neal told reporters when asked about Medicare for all. “But I don't see how we can't evolve… Read more »
A Massachusetts freight rail line linking Vermont with Connecticut and its ocean ports received $10.8 million in federal money for upgrades this week.
The New England Central Railroad will use the federal money along with $9.6 million in state money and its own $9.6 million investment to replace 31 miles of rail and 20,000 cross ties, and to strengthen 20 bridges. The current state… Read more »
Western Massachusetts rail transit boosters U.S. Rep. Richard Neal state Sen. Eric Lesser are among a group of 33 people appointed to the state's east-west passenger rail study advisory committee, which will hold its first meeting on Dec. 18.
The panel will be a sounding board for a rail proposal that could result in passenger service linking Pittsfield, Springfield,… Read more »
