Longmeadow, MA | Nick Aresco, WWLPLONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Two graduate programs at Bay Path University received money to help students and faculty achieve the education they deserve. Nearly $3...
Neal Touts Success of the American Rescue Plan
Jul 6, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal outlined the tremendous impact that the American Rescue Plan has made in the lives of Americans nearly four months after it was signed...
Neal Statement on June 2021 Jobs Report
Jul 2, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) June 2021 jobs report: “For the...
River Valley Co-op opens new store in Easthampton
Jul 1, 2021
Easthampton, MA | Jacquelyn Voghel, The GazetteEASTHAMPTON — River Valley Co-op opens its doors to the public on July 1, bringing with it 83 new jobs and establishing itself as the city’s...
Neal Marks USMCA One-Year Anniversary
Jun 30, 2021
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in advance of the July 1, 2021 one-year anniversary of the United States-Mexico-Canada...
Neal Votes to Establish a Select Committee on the January 6th Insurrection
Jun 30, 2021
Washington, DCToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for H.Res. 503, which empowers Congress to find the truth of the January 6th insurrection at the United States Capitol and ensure that this...
PVTA lands $7.2M grant for energy-efficient vehicles
Jun 30, 2021
Northampton, MA | Sophia Gardner, The GazetteNORTHAMPTON – The area’s public transit system will soon be home to eight new battery-electric buses, thanks to a $7.2 million federal grant. State and...
Agawam to use American Rescue Plan funds to fix flooding, culverts
Jun 30, 2021
Agawam | Michael Ballway, The RepublicanAGAWAM — After years of trapping motorists and neighborhood residents, the truck-sized rain puddles on Meadow Street have finally met their match: coronavirus...
PVTA awarded $7 million grant for clean energy program
Jun 29, 2021
Washington, DC | Phillip Bishop, WWLP(WWLP) – More than $7 million is headed to the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority. Congressman Richard Neal announced the grant Monday alongside Springfield Mayor...
Neal: Infrastructure deal would make Mass. more competitive
Jun 29, 2021
Boston, MA | Chris Van Buskirk, State House News ServiceBOSTON (SHNS) – As Congress continues to work out an infrastructure bill that would direct billions of dollars to states, a high-ranking...
Neal Announces $7.2 Million to PVTA
Jun 28, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno on Monday to announce...
River Valley Co-Op in Easthampton opens Thursday
Jun 28, 2021
Easthampton, MA | Taylor Knight, WWLPEASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Final preparations are underway at River Valley Co-Op in Easthampton. The grocery store is getting ready for its grand opening later...
$7.2M federal grant to add 8 electric buses to Pioneer Valley Transit Authority fleet
Jun 28, 2021
Springfield, MA | Peter Goonan, The RepublicanSPRINGFIELD — A $7.2 million federal grant announced Monday will allow the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority to buy eight new electric buses and continue...
Neal Announces Registration is Now Open for Congressional App Challenge
Jun 25, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal announced today that his office will be hosting the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high...
Neal Announces Funding for Local Head Start Programs
Jun 24, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal announced over $2.4 million for local Head Start programs today. These grant funds were secured through the American Rescue Plan that...
Berkshire County Head Start program gets $380K grant
Jun 24, 2021
Washington, DC | The Berkshire EagleThe Berkshire County Head Start Development Program has received a grant worth nearly $380,000 through the American Rescue Plan. The federal funding is part...
Rep. Richard Neal announces $2.4M for Head Start
Jun 24, 2021
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanSPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal announced more than $2.4 million for Head Start programs in western and central Massachusetts on Thursday. The...
Neal Statement on State Representative Cronin’s Nomination to Ambassador to Ireland
Jun 23, 2021
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today after President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Massachusetts State Representative for the 11th Plymouth...
Chairman Neal Highlights Child Tax Credit Awareness Day
Jun 21, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on Child Tax Credit (CTC) Awareness Day: “The advanceable, expanded...
Congressman Neal Celebrates Child Tax Credit at Square One
Jun 21, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means visited Springfield’s Square One on Monday morning to celebrate the success of the...