Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanSpringfield’s rail lines were once the crossroad of New England and for two hours yesterday — from Boston’s South Station to Union Station here — Gov....
Massachusetts lawmakers discuss improving rail travel on train ride to Springfield
Aug 23, 2022
Springfield, MA | Olivia Lemmon, Spectrum NewsGovernor Charlie Baker, state transportation leaders, and Congressman Richard Neal were on a train ride from Boston’s South Station to Union Station in...
Baker, Neal tout Springfield as rail hub
Aug 23, 2022
Springfield, MA | Colin A. Young, State House News ServiceFederal and state officials agreed Tuesday that Springfield can play an important role in the revitalization of passenger rail service in...
Amtrak’s planned Albany connection could be stepping stone to Springfield’s east-west passenger rail service goal
Aug 22, 2022
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanNew York state is backing Massachusetts’ request for Amtrak to add two more trains from Boston through Springfield and on to Albany in what could be a...
Neal Statement on Ruling in Tax Returns Case
Aug 9, 2022
WashingtonToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the D.C. Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal by the D.C. lower court of...
Neal Statement on July 2022 Jobs Report
Aug 5, 2022
Springfield, MAToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) July 2022 jobs report: “The...
Neal Mourns Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackie Walorski
Aug 3, 2022
Springfield, MAWays and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the tragic passing of Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackie...
Neal Statement on House Passage of H.R. 4346, CHIPS and Science Act
Jul 28, 2022
WashingtonToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4346, CHIPS and Science Act: “President...
Neal Floor Remarks on the CHIPS and Science Act
Jul 28, 2022
Washington(As prepared for delivery) M. Speaker, I rise today in support of the CHIPS and Science Act. We are here to put the people over politics - by lowering costs, creating jobs, and...
Neal Statement on House Passage of the Susan Muffley Act of 2022
Jul 27, 2022
WashingtonToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 6929, the Susan Muffley Act of...
Neal Statement on House Passage of H.R. 4040
Jul 27, 2022
WashingtonToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond...
Berkshire Innovation Center gets nearly $1 million to create ‘manufacturing academy’
Jul 26, 2022
Pittsfield, MAAn additional $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding is coming Pittsfield’s way, to the Berkshire Innovation Center. The U.S. Department of Commerce will give the center...
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $914,465 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Workforce Development in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Jul 26, 2022
WashingtonToday, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $914,465 grant to Berkshire Innovation Center, Inc., Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to help...
Local brewing spot stays afloat with help from Small Business Association
Jul 25, 2022
Ludlow, MA | Kaelee Collins, WWLPThe Small Business Administration is celebrating 69 years of helping small businesses grow, expand and recover from disasters. One local brewery’s doors have stayed...
SBA fetes success of Vanished Valley Brewing in Ludlow
Jul 25, 2022
Ludlow, MA | Ray Kelly, The RepublicanFederal officials (figuratively) lifted their glasses and toasted Vanished Valley Brewing Co., recognized on Monday morning as a small business success story....
SBA Celebrates Nearly 70 Years of Service by Touring Vanished Valley Brewing Company with Congressman Richard Neal
Jul 25, 2022
Ludlow, MAToday U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich and Massachusetts District Director Bob Nelson joined Congressman Richard Neal as they toured...
Neal Celebrates President Biden Signing the Formula Act into Law
Jul 22, 2022
Springfield, MAToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Biden signed the Formula Act into law: “Parents should never...
Neal Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
Jul 19, 2022
WashingtonCongressman Richard E. Neal today voted to enshrine marriage equality into federal law. The Respect for Marriage Act will officially repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a...
Neal Praises House Passage of Ways and Means Legislation to Ease Formula Supply Chains
Jul 15, 2022
WashingtonHouse Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Formula Act: “The formula shortage has been...
Neal Statement on House Passage of NDAA
Jul 14, 2022
WashingtonToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after joining a bipartisan group of colleagues earlier this evening in passing H.R. 7900 – National Defense...