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Berkshire County: Medicaid made up 6.8% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.8% of income in Berkshire County, providing an average of $4,407 per capita to residents.

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 29, 2025

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Hampshire County residents received $10,563 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 11th in Massachusetts

In 2022, residents of Hampshire County received an average of $10,563 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth lowest in Massachusetts.

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 24, 2025

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Franklin County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.6% in 2022

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.6% of income in Franklin County, providing an average of $2,268 per capita to residents.

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Berkshire County ranks third highest in Massachusetts for per capita government transfer income at $17,171 in 2022

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Berkshire County ranked third highest per capita recipient of government transfers in Massachusetts, with transfers making up 26.5% of total income.

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Hampshire County: Income Maintenance made up 2.5% of total income in 2022

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Hampshire County, providing an average of $1,509 per capita to residents.

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Richard Neal shares personal insights on social security and congressional votes

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 13, 2025

Rep. Richard Neal addresses key issues through social media posts made in March 2025.

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Franklin County ranks second highest in Massachusetts for per capita government transfer income at $17,228 in 2022

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Franklin County received an average of $17,228 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second highest in Massachusetts.

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Rep. Richard Neal criticizes cuts affecting families and veterans

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 6, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 5-6, 2025, Rep. Richard Neal voiced concerns over potential program cuts impacting low-income families and criticized actions undermining international alliances and veterans' services staffing levels.

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Richard Neal criticizes Republican policies in latest tweets

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 6, 2025

Congressman Richard Neal expressed his concerns over healthcare policies and Social Security in recent tweets dated March 6th, 2025.

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Richard Neal criticizes healthcare cuts and supports CHIPS Act investment

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 5, 2025

Rep. Richard Neal recently addressed concerns over federal budget allocations and public health management via social media posts dated March 5th, highlighting potential consequences of NIH funding cuts while endorsing successful outcomes from the...

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Rep. Richard Neal addresses economic policies and social security concerns

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 4, 2025

On March 4, 2025, Rep. Richard Neal expressed criticism towards recent presidential economic policies and highlighted issues surrounding Social Security for seniors.

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Berkshire County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.5% of income in 2022

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.5% of income in Berkshire County, providing an average of $2,298 per capita to residents.

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Richard Neal reflects on Presidents' Day and raises concerns about Medicaid cuts

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 19, 2025

In recent tweets from February 17 and February 19, Rep. Richard Neal discusses topics ranging from historical reflections on Presidents' Day to contemporary issues such as potential Medicaid cuts affecting over one million Massachusetts residents...

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Richard Neal criticizes GOP budget proposal targeting key welfare programs

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 13, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 12-13, 2025, Rep. Richard Neal addresses concerns over proposed Republican budget cuts affecting healthcare and nutrition programs while criticizing past GOP tax policies favoring wealthier individuals at potential...

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Richard Neal discusses cooperation with local law enforcement officials

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 12, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 11-12, Rep. Richard Neal discussed collaboration with local law enforcement across Massachusetts' counties on community priorities; highlighted Executive Order 14149 focusing on freedom of speech; and met with Local...

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Richard Neal reflects on military service and critiques Trump administration decisions

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 11, 2025

In a series of tweets dated February 9-11, 2025, Rep. Richard Neal discussed topics ranging from honoring military service to critiquing policy decisions by President Trump's administration regarding financial regulations and NIH funding cuts.

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Rep. Richard Neal addresses storm preparedness and privacy concerns

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Congressman Richard Neal discusses upcoming winter storms in Massachusetts while also addressing privacy issues involving Republicans' silence towards an unelected billionaire's actions as well as questioning Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...

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Concerns raised by Rep. Richard Neal over federal systems and trade relations

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 4, 2025

In recent social media posts dated February 3-4, 2025, Rep. Richard Neal discussed constituents' concerns regarding access to federal systems by private individuals and highlighted economic ties with Canada involving Massachusetts’ First District

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Representative Richard Neal discusses environmental grants and trade policy impacts

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 3, 2025

In recent tweets dated January 31 and February 3, Representative Richard Neal shared news of a $10 million EPA grant for Springfield's zero-emission school buses and criticized Trump's trade policies.

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Richard Neal addresses executive power limits and expresses condolences for DCA tragedy

By West Massachusetts News | Jan 30, 2025

Congressman Richard Neal discusses congressional powers versus presidential authority amidst recent political developments while extending sympathies for victims of an aviation accident on January dates ranging from January 28 to January 30, 2025