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

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

By West Massachusetts News | Mar 1, 2025

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

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...

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 19, 2025

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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

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Rep. Richard Neal addresses infrastructure funding and government oversight

By West Massachusetts News | Jan 28, 2025

Representative Richard Neal discusses recent infrastructure funding successes under USDOT's RAISE program while asserting Congressional authority over fiscal matters amid constituent concerns about healthcare system access in Massachusetts as...

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Richard Neal highlights Afghan resettlement and student achievements

By West Massachusetts News | Jan 25, 2025

Representative Richard Neal shares his thoughts on recent developments involving Afghan evacuees and healthcare coverage while also celebrating local student achievements in STEM competitions.

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Richard Neal criticizes GOP tax cuts and Trump's halt on infrastructure funding

By West Massachusetts News | Jan 24, 2025

In recent tweets dated January 23-24, 2025, Rep. Richard Neal critiques Republican tax strategies and former President Trump's cessation of bipartisan infrastructure funding while emphasizing past achievements under President Biden's administration

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Rep. Richard Neal discusses key political issues via social media

By West Massachusetts News | Jan 23, 2025

U.S Congressman Richard Neal recently engaged with followers on Twitter regarding various political matters such as tax policies post-inauguration discussions on CNBC's "Squawk Box," differences in healthcare priorities between administrations...

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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Berkshire County in 2023

By West Massachusetts News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Berkshire County in 2021

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Berkshire County received $813,418 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Franklin County in 2021

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Franklin County received $2.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Hampshire County rise or fall in 2021?

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hampshire County received $2.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Franklin County receive in 2021?

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Franklin County received $788,695 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Hampshire County farmers in 2021 reached $773,477

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Hampshire County received $773,477 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Berkshire County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Berkshire County received $591,164 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.