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WORTHINGTON — Hilltown Community Health Centers has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from the American Rescue Plan Act, the largest financial infusion in the nonprofit’s history and part of $7.6 billion in funding approved for community health centers nationwide. “It’s so fantastic we don’t know what to do yet,” said Hilltown Community Health Centers… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) reintroduced his groundbreaking legislation, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2021, to fix the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) for future retirees and provide meaningful relief to current WEP retirees. The bill ensures that public servants across the nation can retire with the… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal says the time to invest in rail has never been better — and that investment should include tracks connecting the eastern and western ends of Massachusetts. The question remains: will Gov. Charlie Baker buy in? “I think the governor is coming around. I’ve been pretty careful (in talking with Baker) to say we need to improve service,” said… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal held a news conference Thursday morning addressing President Biden’s announcement of a major infrastructure package and its impact on Massachusetts. President Biden’s announced his infrastructure package, the “American Jobs Plan”, on Thursday. It would cost 2.25 trillion dollars. To pay for the plan,… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding President Biden’s American Jobs Plan: “While on the campaign trail, President Biden promised Americans he would Build Back Better, and today’s announcement is the next step in capitalizing on this once-in-a-century moment to create a… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal and Baystate Health President and CEO Dr. Mark Keroack announced federal funding Tuesday morning that will allow the hospital to continue providing quality care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Baystate Health will receive $1,873,740 through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to provide emergency protective measures… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Federal funding has been awarded to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Congressman Richard Neal joined Baystate Health President and CEO Dr. Mark Keroack on Tuesday to make the announcement of almost $2 million being awarded to Baystate from FEMA to continue their COVID-19 efforts. Last year, Baystate Health was the recipient of more than $5 million… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal on Tuesday announced $1.9 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency aimed at helping Baystate Health close budget gaps created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will pay for employees, supplies and personal protective equipment used in the treatment of COVID-19 patients and others. “The virus… Read more »

Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Baystate Health President and CEO Dr. Mark A. Keroack on Tuesday morning for the announcement of almost $2 million to Baystate Health from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to continue their COVID-19 efforts. Through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program, Baystate Health will receive $1,873,740 to ensure that… Read more »

HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Western Mass News is your Vaccine Authority. Saturday marked the first educator vaccination day across the Baystate. Here in western Mass., the Holyoke Health Center administered 600 vaccines to the Holyoke Public School staff. “The rollout initially was a bit chaotic. It’s became much, much more efficient,” Congressman Richard Neal… Read more »