Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today after President Trump authorized the release of the controversial classified memo written by House Intelligence...
Rep. Neal visits Westfield High School to honor student
Feb 2, 2018
Westfield, MAWESTFIELD – U.S. Representative Richard Neal (D-MA) visited Westfield High School on Thursday to honor senior Zachary Medeiros for his acceptance one week ago into the U.S. Naval...
Congressmen react to Trump’s SOTU
Feb 2, 2018
Washington, DCA day after President Donald Trump spelled out his accomplishments in his first State of the Union address, the region’s two congressmen said the president’s message failed to unify...
Congressman Neal visits his smaller constituents at St. Mary’s School
Feb 2, 2018
Lee, MALEE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal is no stranger to the classroom. And on Thursday, it showed. Neal, who once taught history at Catholic High School in Springfield, held court before a group...
Neal sees ‘outrage’ derailing coverage of important topics
Feb 1, 2018
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD – Congressman Richard Neal believes that in today’s political atmosphere “outrage prevents us from having earnest, sincere conversations with the goal being let’s get a...
Neal Ready to Negotiate an Infrastructure Bill
Feb 1, 2018
Pittsfield, MAPITTSFIELD, Mass. — The ranking Democrat in the U.S. House's Ways and Means Committee wants to get to negotiations on an infrastructure bill. President Donald Trump is proposing a $1.5...
Neal Statement Following President Trump’s State of the Union Remarks
Jan 31, 2018
Washington, DCFollowing President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union Address Tuesday night, U.S. Representative Richard E. Neal released the following statement. “It is important that President...
Massachusetts Democrats Swiftly Condemn Trump’s SOTU
Jan 31, 2018
Washington, DCSeveral Massachusetts Democrats came out swinging with criticism in response to President Trump's State of the Union speech. Trump addressed a deeply divided Congress and nation...
Congressman Neal reacts to State of the Union address in press conference
Jan 31, 2018
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Democratic Congressman Richard Neal gave President Trump’s State of the Union address a mixed review. During a Springfield news conference Wednesday...
Glass manufacturer expanding, but new hires slow
Jan 30, 2018
Washington, DCWorkforce development is a common theme in manufacturing, and Germany-based glass manufacturer SCHOTT is no different. The company, with two locations in Southbridge and a North...
US Rep. Richard Neal invites Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi as guest for President Donald Trump’s 1st State of the Union Address
Jan 27, 2018
Washington, DCHampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi will join U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, as the congressman's guest for President Donald Trump's first State of the Union Address next week....
Sunday on DC Dialogue: U.S. Representative Richard Neal
Jan 27, 2018
Washington, DCTune in this Sunday morning for the latest episode of DC Dialogue on New England Cable News. In our first show of 2018, Jim Brett and guest host Peter Howe of NEC member Denterlein are...
Rail report prioritizes north-south passenger routes through Springfield
Jan 27, 2018
Boston, MABOSTON -- A draft report from the state Department of Transportation gives top priority to growing passenger rail routes between Springfield and points to the north and south. The report,...
Neal Asks Director Mulvaney for Update on Recovery Process in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Jan 26, 2018
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Richard E. Neal sent a letter Thursday to Director Mick Mulvaney of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) asking for an update on the status of basic...
Neal Announces Guest for State of the Union Address
Jan 26, 2018
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – U.S. Representative Richard E. Neal announced Friday that Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi would be his guest to Tuesday’s State of the Union Address in...
US Rep. Richard Neal seeks White House update on Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands hurricane recovery efforts
Jan 26, 2018
Washington, DCU.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, asked Trump administration officials this week to provide an update on the federal government's efforts to restore electricity and other basic...
US Rep. Richard Neal seeks relief for homeowners with crumbling foundations
Jan 26, 2018
Washington, DCU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal said Thursday he wants to get the Massachusetts attorney general's office and mortgage lenders from across the state working on behalf of homeowners whose...
A battle to hold on to pensions — and the dreams they carried
Jan 26, 2018
Washington, DCThey thought they were the lucky ones — truck drivers and warehouse workers who counted themselves among the dwindling number of Americans still guaranteed a private pension. But that...
Elected officials and business owners mingle to help ‘Holyoke grow’
Jan 26, 2018
Holyoke, MAHOLYOKE -- Disputes like the recent federal government shutdown highlight divisions in Washington that are unlikely to change soon, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal said Wednesday at a Chamber...
Congressman Neal congratulates Chesterfield on receiving significant federal grant
Jan 26, 2018
Chesterfield, MACHESTERFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal paid a visit to the Hilltowns Thursday. Congressman Neal was in Chesterfield to offer his congratulations on a significant...