LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal says he's pleased a standoff between the federal government, and a Springfield rail car...
150 employees at Springfield factory to return to work after release of Red Line subway car shells seized by customs
Mar 19, 2026
By Tonya Alanez and Lauren Albano Globe Staff and Globe Correspondent Nearly 150 workers at a Springfield factory who were temporarily laid off because US Customs and Border Protection seized subway...
A federal hold, furloughs and a card on St. Patrick’s Day: What we know about CRRC rail cars returning to Springfield
Mar 19, 2026
LISTEN HERE WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By James Paleologopoulos LUCAS WILLARD: After struggling at first to meet deadlines and other issues, a rail car manufacturer in western...
U.S. customs to release subway car shells, easing materials shortage at Springfield plant
Mar 18, 2026
By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Customs and Border Protection will release imported subway car shells that have been impounded for months, leading to furloughs at a Springfield...
Berkshire health leaders warn Medicaid cuts could affect local services
Mar 17, 2026
By Talia Lissauer, The Berkshire Eagle PITTSFIELD — Berkshire County’s already stretched health system faces mounting pressure from federal funding uncertainty and the One Big Beautiful Bill...
U.S. Reps. Neal, Larson demand answers, accountability from Social Security Commissioner Bisignano
Mar 14, 2026
Following bombshell reporting that SSA’s key databases were copied onto a personal thumb drive for a DOGE employee’s personal gain, the Social Security leaders are fighting for transparency for the...
Neal, Larson Demand Answers and Accountability from SSA Commissioner Bisignano
Mar 12, 2026
Following bombshell reporting that SSA’s key databases were copied onto a personal thumb drive for a DOGE employee’s personal gain, the Social Security leaders are fighting for transparency for the...
Neal Statement on Trump’s Latest Trade Abuse
Mar 12, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration began pursuing Section 301 investigations in...
Congressman Neal, BHS Talk Local Health Care in 2026
Mar 12, 2026
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In a time of federal funding uncertainties, community members are encouraged to maintain preventative health care, such as doctor visits. On...
Neal talks health care in Pittsfield, effects of Iran War on local economy
Mar 12, 2026
LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Kari Njiiri The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is in its second week with apparently no end in sight. There have been shifting statements from the Trump...
Democratic Health Leaders: Trump’s ACA Rule Doubles Down on Raising Out-of-Pocket Costs and Forcing People to Go Without Coverage
Mar 11, 2026
“CMS must abandon these harmful policies intended to further dismantle the ACA by making insurance more expensive, harder to get, and harder to keep.” Washington, D.C. – House and Senate Health...
Neal, Larson Blast Another Damning Whistleblower Allegation Against DOGE and Social Security
Mar 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (D-CT) released the following statement after the...
Neal Statement on February 2026 Jobs Report
Mar 6, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the February 2026 jobs...
WMass lawmakers renew query about Springfield’s closed SBA office
Mar 6, 2026
By Daniel Jackson | djackson@repub.com The congressional lawmakers representing Western Massachusetts have once again urged the Trump administration to swiftly reopen a Small Business Administration...
Hope Center for the Arts getting $5M boost from federal funds
Mar 6, 2026
By Ben LeBlanc | Special to The Republican SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, and U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., announced a $5 million grant at a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Neal Statement on the Passing of Bishop Timothy McDonnell
Mar 5, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of the eighth Bishop of the Springfield Diocese, Timothy A. McDonnell. "I was saddened to hear of...
Neal Statement on War Powers Resolution Vote
Mar 5, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the House voted down a War Powers Resolution to halt U.S. military operations in Iran. “Tonight,...
Democratic Health Leaders to President Trump: Hand Over Your Secret Deals with Pharmaceutical Companies
Mar 5, 2026
House and Senate Democratic Health Committee leaders wrote to President Trump today requesting copies of the most-favored-nation agreements struck with pharmaceutical companies, which have...
IRS leader Bisignano declines to answer questions over unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to ICE
Mar 4, 2026
by: FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the IRS largely declined to answer questions about recent unlawful disclosures of taxpayer data when he was questioned by...
Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing with IRS CEO Frank Bisignano
Mar 4, 2026
(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This Administration owes the American people an explanation for the reckless sabotage and illegality they have waged over the IRS for the...