WashingtonToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement as states continue to pass their own paid leave policies. “While it is encouraging to see...
Chairman Neal Statement on Meeting with UK Minister of State for Northern Ireland Conor Burns
May 11, 2022
WashingtonToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after meeting with Minister of State for Northern Ireland Conor Burns: “The people of...
Neal Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition Winner
May 10, 2022
Agawam, MACongressman Richard E. Neal visited Agawam High School today with Mayor William Sapelli, Superintendent of Schools Sheila Hoffman, Principal Jim Blain, Assistant Principal Chad Joyal,...
Congressman Neal announces the winner of the congressional art competition
May 10, 2022
Agawam, MA | Kayleigh Thomas, WWLPCongressman Richard Neal was in Agawam, Tuesday, to announce Samantha Leary as the winner of a congressional district art competition. An art competition was held...
Rep. Richard Neal supports driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts
May 9, 2022
Springfield, MA | Alden Bourne, New England Public MediaU.S. Rep. Richard Neal, of Springfield, said he supports a bill in Massachusetts that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's...
Rep. Richard Neal calls Northern Ireland lawmakers to form a government around new nationalist majority
May 9, 2022
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal on Monday urged lawmakers in Northern Ireland to form a government following Sinn Fein victories and despite lingering border...
Pittsfield: Ribbon cutting to celebrate Ashuwillticook Trail opening
May 7, 2022
Pittsfield, MA | Jeannie Maschino, The Berkshire EagleThe city will celebrate the new extension of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the...
Neal Statement on Northern Ireland Assembly Elections
May 7, 2022
Springfield, MAHouse Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the outcome of the Northern Ireland Assembly elections: “The symbolic importance of...
Neal Statement on April 2022 Jobs Report
May 6, 2022
Springfield, MAHouse Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) April 2022 jobs report: “This month’s jobs...
Chairman Neal Honors Nation’s Child Care Workers
May 6, 2022
Springfield, MAToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement to mark Child Care Provider Appreciation Day: “America’s child care workforce plays an...
Neal Announces 2022 Military Service Academy Day
May 5, 2022
Springfield, MACongressman Richard E. Neal invites high school students, their families, and school councilors to attend the 2022 Academy Day information session. Academy Day will help interested...
Residents, state lawmakers react to possible overturning of Roe vs. Wade
May 3, 2022
Springfield, MA | Paris Dunford, Ryan Trowbridge, Western Mass NewsReactions are pouring in from around western Massachusetts to the possibility of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade ....
Bay Path University Announces Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients, including Congressman Richard E. Neal
May 3, 2022
Longmeadow, MA | Bay Path University PressBay Path University will be holding its 125th Commencement on Sunday, May 15, at 4:00 p.m. at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA. Approximately 800...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget with the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra
Apr 28, 2022
Washington(As prepared for delivery) Our next order of business is the hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. Secretary Becerra, I want to extend you a warm welcome back to the Ways and...
Gov. Charlie Baker shows support for east-west rail in Massachusetts
Apr 27, 2022
Springfield, MA | Adam Frenier, NEPMA proposal to expand passenger rail service between western Massachusetts and Boston gained support from Gov. Charlie Baker Tuesday. During a press conference at...
Westover Air Reserve Base celebrates completion of rebuilt $32 million runway
Apr 26, 2022
Chicopee, MA | Jeanette DeForge, The RepublicanA newly rebuilt runway at Westover Air Reserve Base is being called key to keeping the base in Chicopee and helping the 439th Airlift Wing do its job....
Amtrak starts New York-Berkshires seasonal train service
Apr 26, 2022
Pittsfield, MA | Associated PressThe Berkshires of western Massachusetts, one of the state’s most popular touríst destinations, will be easier to reach for the next two summers with the launch of...
UMass Amherst opens aviation training and research center in partnership with Westover military base and airport
Apr 26, 2022
Chicopee, MA | Jeanette DeForge, The RepublicanCan one person direct planes to fly into three different airports from a remote location? What is the best way to fill the shortage of air traffic...
Amtrak, ConnDOT restore Hartford-Springfield trains
Apr 26, 2022
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanAmtrak has restored its Hartford Line service to pre-COVID levels, the passenger railroad announced this week. Seven total trains will return, including...
Governor Baker and Congressman Neal meet to discuss East-West Rail Project
Apr 26, 2022
Springfield, MA | Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor, Jeff Kurowski, Western Mass NewsGovernor Charlie Baker spent his day in western Massachusetts Tuesday and stopped by Union Station in Springfield...