Springfield, MA | Elizabeth Roman, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD - 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...
Neal Statement After Congress Passes Farm Bill
Dec 14, 2018
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after Congress passed a $867 billion farm bill. "I want to commend the efforts of my colleagues on the Agriculture...
Westfield Bank ATM installed at Springfield’s Union Station
Dec 14, 2018
Springfield, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Every week, people passing through Springfield's Union Station inquire about the availability of an ATM. On Friday, Congressman Richard...
Franklin County farmers pleased with passing of $800M farm bill
Dec 14, 2018
Deerfield | Jennifer Zarate, WWLPDEERFIELD, 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...
Incoming Dem chairman open to hearing on ‘Medicare for all’
Dec 13, 2018
Washington, DC | Peter Sullivan, The HillThe incoming chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.), said Tuesday that he is open to holding hearings on...
Neal, Markey, Warren, McGovern Announce $10 Million of Federal Investment in Western Massachusetts Freight Line
Dec 10, 2018
Washington, DC | Will help modernize the New England Central Railroad main line through Western MassachusettsWashington (December 10, 2018) – Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren, and...
Neal and Pallone Urge Homeland Security Department to Withdraw Harmful New Public Charge Rule
Dec 10, 2018
Washington, DCToday, Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent a letter to Department of Homeland...
Cargo rail line running through Western Mass. gets $10.8M from feds, $9.6M from state for modernization
Dec 10, 2018
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveA 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...
Neal among 33 appointed to east-west rail advisory panel; Palmer gets a seat at the table
Dec 7, 2018
Washington, DC | Jim Russell, Special to The RepublicanWestern Massachusetts rail transit boosters U.S. Rep. Richard Neal state Sen. Eric Lesser are among a group of 33 people appointed to...
Hanukkah celebrated with lighting of menorah at Springfield’s Court Square
Dec 4, 2018
Springfield, MA | Republican Photo DeskSPRINGFIELD -- The giant menorah in Springfield's Court Square was lit Monday in a ceremony to mark the second day of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights....
City of Springfield celebrates Hanukkah with community Menorah lighting
Dec 4, 2018
Springfield, MA | Dominique Corveddu, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Springfield held its community Menorah lighting in court square Monday afternoon. Congressman Richard Neal and Springfield...
Massachusetts Is ‘Back On The Map’ In U.S. House Of Representatives
Dec 3, 2018
Washington, DC | Carrie Healy, NEPRDemocrats are sorting out their leadership in the U.S. House — and it looks like Massachusetts is getting even more clout. Reps. Jim McGovern and...
Statement of Congressman Neal on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush
Dec 2, 2018
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today on the passing of former President George H. W. Bush in Houston, Texas at age 94. “George Herbert Walker Bush led a...
Neal Statement on USMCA Text Signing
Dec 1, 2018
Washington, DCToday, Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Mexican...
Neal & Pallone: Trump Admin’s Section 1332 Changes are Illegal
Nov 30, 2018
Washington, DCToday, Ways & Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) and Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent a letter to top Trump Administration officials...
With Two Powerful Committee Chairs, Things Look Bright For Mass. In Democratic House
Nov 29, 2018
Washington, DC | Mike Deehan, WGBHThe Massachusetts House delegation is going into the 116th Congress wielding perhaps more influence than the Bay State has seen since the days of Joe Moakley and...
Democratic Health Leaders Respond to Latest Health Marketplace Enrollment Figures
Nov 28, 2018
Washington, DCToday, Ways & Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA), Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby...
Richard Neal: Let’s get to work
Nov 28, 2018
Washington, DC | State House News ServiceAs he prepares to take the gavel of a powerful tax writing committee in the new Democrat-controlled House, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal urged his fellow Democrats...
Rep. Richard Neal arrives at the center of power and action
Nov 28, 2018
Washington, DC | Scot Lehigh, Boston GlobeRichard Neal is a patient man in a hurry. Wait, isn’t that an oxymoron? Well, consider: Neal, the dean of the Massachusetts congressional delegation,...
Richard Neal says panel will revisit taxes, infrastructure
Nov 28, 2018
Boston, MA | Bob Salsberg, APBOSTON — The Democrat poised to take the reins of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee said Tuesday the panel would revisit elements of the tax law approved by...