Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, and President and CEO of Way Finders Peter A. Gagliardi for an...
Way Finders make $2M in federal funds available for rent, mortgages in coronavirus pandemic
Jun 11, 2020
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveWay Finders, the Springfield based housing agency, received $2 million in federal money that will help 800 to 1,000 Springfield families who’ve lost income in...
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal to announce partnership with Way Finders, $2 million assistance grant
Jun 11, 2020
Springfield, MA | Ariana Tourangeau, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Congressman Richard Neal are announcing a partnership with Way Finders for $2 million...
Lawmakers move to stop nursing homes from taking residents’ stimulus checks
Jun 10, 2020
Washington, DC | The Associated PressSome nursing homes have demanded that low-income residents turn over their $1,200 economic stimulus checks — a cash grab lawmakers want to halt. Senators Chuck...
Hundreds gather to pray for nation at Springfield City Hall
Jun 10, 2020
Springfield, MA | G. Michael Dobbs, The Reminder PublicationsSPRINGFIELD – A man playing the shofar – the sacred Jewish ram’s horn trumpet – stood at the top of the steps of City Hall, released a...
Neal, Pallone Call on CMS to Stop Nursing Facilities from Seizing Residents’ Economic Impact Payments
Jun 8, 2020
Washington, DC | Nursing homes and assisted living facilities have been hotspots for COVID-19 and represent nearly one in three related deathsFollowing reports that some nursing homes and...
Following Historic Hearing, Chairman Neal Questions HHS’s Commitment to Eliminating COVID-19-Related Racial and Ethnic Disparities
Jun 8, 2020
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) followed up with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) after concerning information was...
Congressman Neal Co-Sponsors the Justice in Policing Act
Jun 7, 2020
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA - Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal co-sponsored H.R. 7120, the Justice in Policing Act, Democrats’ bold, transformative legislation to reimagine the culture of...
Neal Underscores the Need to Build on Existing COVID-19 Response Policies for Economic Resurgence
Jun 5, 2020
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement emphasizing the importance of passing additional legislation...
3000 Gallons of Milk to be Donated to Massachusetts Families in Need
Jun 5, 2020
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – More than 3000 gallons of milk will be donated to Springfield residents in need on Friday June 5 as part of the Oasis Food Pantry weekly food donation event. The...
Chairman Neal Statement on the May 2020 Jobs Report
Jun 5, 2020
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2020 jobs...
Oasis Food Pantry receives help from Congressman Richard Neal
Jun 5, 2020
Springfield, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Oasis Food Pantry was ready with volunteers to help fill each of the cars in the long procession needing a supply of food, which...
Officials: Economy gains 2.5 million jobs in May
Jun 5, 2020
Springfield, MA | Lindsey Kane, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Some good news for the country’s economy today...the U.S. unemployment rate fell to just over 13 percent in May which...
Oasis Food Pantry receives milk to held feed 3,000 families
Jun 5, 2020
Springfield, MA | Elizabeth Román, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — Families picking up weekly food boxes from Oasis Food Pantry in Springfield received gallons of milk along with their fresh produce and meat...
Basketball Hall of Fame launches commemorative coin collection
Jun 4, 2020
Springfield, MA | Hector Molina, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Basketball Hall of Fame launched their first commemorative coin series Thursday morning. The Hall of Fame partnered with the U.S....
Ways and Means Democrats Strongly Oppose Expanding Economic Relations with President Bolsonaro’s Brazil
Jun 3, 2020
Washington, DCToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Committee Democrats expressed their opposition to the Trump Administration’s intent to pursue an expanded...
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin On-Sale via U.S. Mint Tomorrow, June 4
Jun 3, 2020
Springfield, MA | Educational Programming and Nationwide Events to Grow the Game will be Supported by Historic Fundraising PlatformSpringfield, Mass. — Located in the Birth City of Basketball,...
Chairman Neal Statement on New USTR Section 301 Investigations
Jun 3, 2020
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) new Section 301...
Hundreds Attend Prayer Vigil In Springfield
Jun 3, 2020
Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCAs protests continued last night across the country over the death of George Floyd, hundreds came together for a prayer vigil in the largest city in in western...
Neal, Mnuchin To Negotiate Virus Relief Bill, Infrastructure
Jun 3, 2020
Washington, DC | Dylan Moroses, Law360Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., the House Ways and Means Committee chair, will meet this week to continue negotiations on...