Congressman Richard Neal

An economic forum focused on what lies ahead in Springfield and much of the Pioneer Valley brought state, local and business leaders under one roof Friday. “Outlook 2025” spotlighted last year’s biggest accomplishments on Beacon Hill and beyond, but also featured an air of caution on the national front.

Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal of the 1st district speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on Feb. 28.

As states and local governments grapple with a federal grant freeze, Springfield, Massachusetts, is still hoping to put recently-awarded grant money to work — paving the way for a new fleet of electric buses.

A Massachusetts company looking to build a new ultra-low-carbon cement manufacturing plant in the Pioneer Valley is up for a hefty, federal tax credit.

The two Democratic Congressmen who represent Western Massachusetts say they’ll attend Republican President-Elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration next week.

Democratic Congressman Richard Neal of the 1st Massachusetts district was in North Adams Friday to announce a $17.3 million federal grant to extend a popular local rail trail.

Federal dollars are heading to Springfield, Massachusetts to support a center devoted to teaching and training students in modern, advanced manufacturing.

Congressman Richard Neal was in Lee, Massachusetts Wednesday, and answered questions about the vice-presidential debate, war in the Middle East, immigration, and more.

Democratic Congressman Richard Neal was in Lee, Massachusetts Wednesday to announce a million-dollar earmark for the town's new public safety facility project.

A community college in western Massachusetts has finished work on a new regional cybersecurity center. Officials gathered to mark the occasion this week as students start to take advantage of the facility.