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Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in advance of the July 1, 2021 one-year anniversary of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s (USMCA) entry into force: “Congressional Democrats fiercely led the effort to ensure that the USMCA contains unparalleled labor protections, environmental provisions, and enforcement… Read more »

NORTHAMPTON – The area’s public transit system will soon be home to eight new battery-electric buses, thanks to a $7.2 million federal grant. State and local officials announced this week that the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) received the grant to help it lower emissions by replacing some of its gas-powered buses. Once the new energy-efficient vehicles arrive in… Read more »

AGAWAM — After years of trapping motorists and neighborhood residents, the truck-sized rain puddles on Meadow Street have finally met their match: coronavirus relief. The town is slated to receive $8.55 million in funding from this year’s federal American Rescue Plan Act, and Mayor William Sapelli told the City Council this week that he wants to use all of it to address… Read more »

BOSTON (SHNS) – As Congress continues to work out an infrastructure bill that would direct billions of dollars to states, a high-ranking member of the Massachusetts delegation is pointing to challenges back at home that could be aided with federal dollars. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, used a virtual address to the Massachusetts High… Read more »

(WWLP) – More than $7 million is headed to the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority. Congressman Richard Neal announced the grant Monday alongside Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. It’s part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s new clean energy program. The multi-million dollar grant will go towards low or no-emission vehicles for the public transit group. Hopes are… Read more »

EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Final preparations are underway at River Valley Co-Op in Easthampton. The grocery store is getting ready for its grand opening later this week and Mayor Nicole LaChapelle and Congressman Richard Neal got a sneak peek. The community-owned food cooperative specializes in fresh, local, and organically grown food and drinks. The store is very… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD — A $7.2 million federal grant announced Monday will allow the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority to buy eight new electric buses and continue its efforts to promote clean emissions. The grant from the Federal Transit Administration is the largest grant in the nation for a regional transit authority this year under the Low and No-Emission grant program. U.S. Rep. Richard… Read more »

Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno on Monday to announce a $7.21 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2021 Low and No Emission Vehicle Grant Program. “The PVTA has been steadfast in fulfilling their commitment to… Read more »

Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal announced today that his office will be hosting the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school. The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, etc.). The Challenge’s registration and… Read more »

The Berkshire County Head Start Development Program has received a grant worth nearly $380,000 through the American Rescue Plan.  The federal funding is part of more than $2.4 million in grants that were award to Head Start programs in Massachusetts, according to a news release from U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal's office.  “This investment will help our local Head Start… Read more »