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...
Neal, Teamsters Voice Support for H.R. 4444
Jan 24, 2018
Boston, MABOSTON, MA – U.S. Representative Richard E. Neal joined International Vice President of the Teamsters Union John Murphy and members of Teamsters Local 122 for a press conference...
Neal Slams GOP on Trump Shutdown
Jan 20, 2018
Washington, DC – For the fifth time in 30 years, Republicans have shut down the federal government. As the nation braces for the Trump Shutdown, Representative Richard E. Neal called out...
House Passes Bill To Keep Government Open
Jan 19, 2018
Washington, DCThe House has passed a temporary government-wide funding bill that would avert a government shutdown this weekend. The measure still faces iffy prospects in the Senate, where Democrats...
Ranking Member Neal Opening Statement at Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Hearing
Jan 17, 2018
Washington, DCMadam Chairwoman, I am glad that the Oversight Subcommittee is holding a hearing on the opioid issue as it relates to Medicare. Although overdose rates are highest for people 25 to 54,...
Congressman Richard E. Neal Statement for the Record – House Rules Committee Subcommittee on Rules and Organization
Jan 17, 2018
Washington, DCMr. Chairman, thank you for holding this important hearing about earmarks. Earmarks for decades provided critical funding for infrastructure and other projects in our Congressional...
US Rep. Richard Neal touts FEMA efforts in Puerto Rico, says initial response could have been more efficient
Jan 13, 2018
Washington, DCSPRINGFIELD - U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, praised the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to damage caused by Hurricanes Maria and Irma in Puerto Rico...
After touring Puerto Rico, Mass. congressional delegation calls for more post-hurricane aid
Jan 13, 2018
Washington, DCA family shelter is being powered by its fourth generator because electricity still hasn’t been restored. A children’s hospital is struggling to stay open because donations have dried...