Springfield, MA | By James Paleologopoulos, WAMC Northeast Public RadioA center devoted to financial literacy and helping locals and students at American International College in Springfield,...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on President Biden’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget with Treasury Secretary Yellen
Apr 30, 2024
Washington, D.C.Madam Secretary, it is always an honor to have you before the Committee on Ways and Means. Welcome back. Your team has been hard at work electrifying our nation, ushering in a new...
Neal Announces $1,050,000 for American International College to Launch Center for Financial Literacy and Economic Development
Apr 29, 2024
Springfield, MAToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined American International College (AIC) Interim President Nicolle Cestero to announce a $1,050,000 earmark to launch a Center for Financial...
Military Service Academy Day held at Springfield Museums
Apr 28, 2024
Springfield, MA | By Sam Elwell, 22 NewsThe Springfield Museums observed Military Service Academy Day with an annual event hosted by Congressman Richard Neal of Massachusetts. The event was put on...
East-West Rail design to start soon, construction in summer 2027
Apr 27, 2024
Springfield, MA | By Sarah Heinonen, The ReminderAt a press conference on April 22, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) spoke alongside legislators, and local and state officials, announcing the...
Neal Applauds Katherine White on USTR Textile Appointment
Apr 23, 2024
Springfield, MAWays and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding the departure of International Trade Policy Advisor Katherine White, who has...
East-west rail through Springfield called No. 1 priority as WMass delegation keeps up pressure
Apr 22, 2024
Springfield, MA | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comEast-west passenger rail connecting all of western and central Massachusetts to Boston — without the traffic-clogged MassPike — is the region’s...
Neal Statement on Biden Administration Action to Support the Care Economy
Apr 22, 2024
Springfield, MAWays and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced their latest actions to expand access to...
Neal Applauds 1115 Waiver Amendment Approval
Apr 19, 2024
Washington, D.C.Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement applauding the Center for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) approval of the MassHealth Medicaid Section 1115...
Neal Opening Statement at Markup of Tax and Trade Legislation
Apr 17, 2024
Washington, D.C.(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before I begin, this week, an esteemed member of the Ways and Means Staff will head to the Biden Administration to...
Neal Statement on Biden Administration’s Action to Protect Steelworkers from China’s Unfair Practices
Apr 17, 2024
Washington, D.C.Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration for initiating a Section 301 investigation into...
Neal Statement on the Passing of Eileen Monaghan
Apr 16, 2024
Washington, D.C.Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Eileen Monaghan. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Eileen...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on Biden Administration’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda
Apr 16, 2024
Washington, D.C.(As prepared for delivery) Ambassador Tai, welcome back to the Committee. You’re joining us in a time of great progress and potential. 15 million jobs have been created under...
Neal Statement on Tax Day
Apr 15, 2024
Washington, D.C.Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement today marking the end of the 2024 tax filing season: “Another smooth and successful...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on 2017 GOP Tax Scam
Apr 11, 2024
Washington, D.C.(As prepared for delivery) Republicans have wasted the last sixteen months on chaos, conspiracies, and cuts, only to end up back where they always do: cutting taxes for their wealthy...
Neal Statement on the March 2024 Jobs Report
Apr 5, 2024
Springfield, MAToday, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) March 2024 jobs report:...
‘Model’ for veterans care takes shape at Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke
Apr 2, 2024
Holyoke, MA | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comHOLYOKE — The foundation of the new $483 million Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke is nearly complete, and the cranes are already being...
North Adams Regional Hospital has reopened for inpatient care, exactly a decade after it abruptly closed
Mar 29, 2024
North Adams, MA | By Sten Spinella, The Berkshire EagleNORTH ADAMS — North Adams Regional Hospital closed 10 years ago to the day. On Thursday, it was revived. Berkshire Health Systems CEO Darlene...
Neal Lauds Agreement that Protects Union Jobs at CRRC
Mar 29, 2024
Springfield, MACongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced an updated contract with CRRC to complete...
State lawmakers call for additional FEMA relief
Mar 28, 2024
Boston, MA | By Taylor Smith, Western Mass NewsBOSTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Several state leaders are echoing Governor Healey’s calls for a major disaster declaration following last September’s...