Washington, DC | Shannon Young, MassLiveMassachusetts congressional lawmakers praised federal trade officials Wednesday for voting to overturn the Trump administration's tariffs on Canadian...
Court blocks Trump tariffs on newsprint
Aug 29, 2018
Washington, DC | Kevin Freking, Associated PressIn a victory for the American newspaper industry, the U.S. International Trade Commission on Wednesday blocked tariffs imposed by the Trump...
Neal Statement on U.S.-Mexico Trade Announcement
Aug 28, 2018
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it had resolved bilateral...
Neal, Warren, Markey Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Grants to Western Massachusetts Fire Departments
Aug 27, 2018
Washington, DCUnited States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, along with Representative Richard E. Neal, announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded...
‘They are helping us build this business’: Easthampton company that employs refugees visited by US Rep. Richard Neal, state Rep. John Scibak
Aug 27, 2018
Easthampton, MA | Mary C. Serreze, Special to the RepublicanEASTHAMPTON -- A candle company that focuses on employing women who escaped from war-torn countries earned a visit from U.S. Rep. Richard...
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport gets $2.6 million federal grant for drainage
Aug 27, 2018
Westfield | Jim Kinney, MassLiveWESTFIELD -- U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, brought news of a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to Westfield-Barnes Regional...
Neal Statement on Senator John McCain’s Decision to Discontinue Medical Treatment
Aug 24, 2018
Springfield, MA(SPRINGFIELD, MA) Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today in response to Senator John McCain’s (R-AZ) decision to discontinue medical treatment. The 82...
Neal Statement on New Trump Administration SALT Deduction Regulations
Aug 23, 2018
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the Treasury Department released new regulations focused on...
‘This is a big day’; Gov. Charlie Baker, US Rep. Richard Neal tout MGM Springfield opening
Aug 23, 2018
Springfield, MA | Shannon Young, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD -- Local, state and federal officials praised MGM Resorts International's commitment to Springfield's history Thursday, as they gathered in...
MGM casino opening ‘a special day’ for Springfield — with nods to Berkshires
Aug 23, 2018
Springfield, MA | Kristin Palpini, Berkshire EagleSPRINGFIELD — Signs of the Valley are so well tucked into the decor of MGM Springfield, local visitors could make a game of finding memorabilia and...
Congressman Richard Neal Statement on Senator Warren’s Proposal to Change the Culture in Washington
Aug 21, 2018
Springfield, MA(SPRINGFIELD, MA) Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today in response to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s (D-MA) speech at the National Press Club where she...
US Rep. Richard Neal, Hampden County officials discuss policy solutions, challenges to addressing opioid crisis
Aug 16, 2018
Springfield, MA | Shannon Young, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD -- U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, met with local law enforcement, addiction treatment and health care officials this week to discuss how...
Holyoke Health Center receives $320K grant to help combat opioid epidemic
Aug 15, 2018
Holyoke, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPHOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - The Holyoke Health Center has received the means to more effectively care for its low income patients. Congressman Richard Neal brought news of a...
Funding announced for Springfield Innovation Center
Aug 15, 2018
Washington, DC | Sy Becker, WWLPThe downtown Springfield Innovation Center is finally getting off the ground. The innovation center on Bridge Street has been in the planning stage for years. On...
Springfield Innovation Center Project Receives New Funding
Aug 15, 2018
Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCConstruction work has resumed on a long-stalled project to build a place to assist startup businesses in a western Massachusetts city. ...
Local farmers talk milk pricing, labor with Richard Neal
Aug 15, 2018
Washington, DC | Max Marcus and Dianne Broncaccio, Greenfield RecorderCongressman Richard Neal heard directly from farmers affected by federal policies as part of a tour Tuesday intended to help him...
Springfield Innovation Center work resumes; US Rep. Richard Neal, secretary of state William Galvin announce $250K grant
Aug 15, 2018
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD --The long-delayed Springfield Innovation Center at 270-276 Bridge St. got a $250,000 boost Wednesday. Construction has already resumed on...
Patrolling MGM Springfield: Rollout of police Gaming Enforcement Unit highlights public safety operations for casino’s grand opening
Aug 15, 2018
Springfield, MA | George Graham, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD - Mayor Domenic Sarno, discussing public safety plans Wednesday as MGM Springfield prepares to open next week, said the city is "ready to rock...
MGM Springfield and PVTA unveil ‘The Loop’ transportation service
Aug 13, 2018
Springfield, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Springfield's newest public transportation service connecting several downtown attractions was unveiled Monday. Congressman...
Williamsburg receives $45K grant for fire equipment upgrades
Aug 11, 2018
Williamsburg | Fran Ryan, Daily Hampshire GazetteWILLIAMSBURG — Firefighters in Williamsburg will now be equipped with state-of-the-art personal air packs, or self contained breathing apparatus...