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

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.

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 29, 2024

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

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.

By West Massachusetts News | Feb 28, 2024

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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.

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Neal Opening Statement at Committee Executive Session

By West Massachusetts News Report | Jul 5, 2023

I sat before this Committee late last year, using the same responsibility of the Chairman, to pursue our most serious legislative purpose.

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Neal Statement on the Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision

By West Massachusetts News Report | Jun 28, 2023

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking one year since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

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Neal Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Public Employees’ Retirement Security, Fix Social Security WEP Provision

By West Massachusetts News Report | Jun 24, 2023

On June 21, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) reintroduced his legislation, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023, to fix the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).

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Neal Celebrates Sba Massachusetts Small Business Persons of the Year

By West Massachusetts News Report | May 22, 2023

Congressman Richard E. Neal joined SBA New England Regional Administrator Michael A. Vlacich, SBA Massachusetts District Director Robert H. Nelson, and local and state officials to celebrate Jim and Kelly Sullivan, President and Vice President of Millennium Press, for being named Massachusetts Small Business Persons of the Year by the Small Business Administration

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Neal Statement on April 2023 Jobs Report

By West Massachusetts News Report | May 13, 2023

On May 5, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) April 2023 jobs report:

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Neal Celebrates the Announcement of New Fleet of F-35A Aircraft at Barnes Air National Guard Base

By West Massachusetts News Report | May 11, 2023

Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Major General Gary W. Keefe, Adjutant General for the Massachusetts National Guard, Colonel David L. Halasi-Kun, Base Commander for the 104th Fighter Wing, and State Senator John Velis to celebrate the recent announcement that Barnes Air National Guard Base (ANG) will be receiving a new fleet of F-35A Lighting II aircraft beginning in 2026

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Neal Announces $1,000,000 for Elms College to Expand Education and Social Work Programs

By West Massachusetts News Report | May 10, 2023

On May 2, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Elms College President Harry E. Dumay to announce a $1,000,000 earmark to expand the education and social work programs at Elms College

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Belchertown hosts Transfer Station Closed on April 18

By West Massachusetts News Report | Apr 2, 2023

Belchertown hosts Transfer Station Closed on April 18

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FRESHWATER FISH ADVISORY

By West Massachusetts News Report | Apr 2, 2023

FRESHWATER FISH ADVISORY

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South Street Detour

By West Massachusetts News Report | Apr 2, 2023

South Street Detour

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Utility Work on Conway Street

By West Massachusetts News Report | Apr 2, 2023

Eversource crews will be working on Conway Street today, Wednesday, and tomorrow, Thursday, and will detour traffic from Elm to Ashfield streets.

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Survey Request - Shelburne Falls website

By West Massachusetts News Reports | Mar 28, 2023

Feedback is sought from the Shelburne Falls community on how to move forward with the ShelburneFalls.com website.

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Resident Reminder

By West Massachusetts News Reports | Mar 28, 2023

Please remember to license your dog with a current rabies certificate by March 31st to avoid a $25 late fee. See the attached poster below for local rabies clinics.

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Last day to withdraw name from ballot on April 12

By West Massachusetts News Reports | Mar 28, 2023

Last day to withdraw name from ballot on April 12