REGIONAL NEWS

U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday that any use of United State ground troops in Iran would be considered an escalation. President Donald Trump has said that remains a possibility, while also trying to negotiate the end of the conflict that has entered its second month.

The UMass Amherst poll, released on Monday, found respondents did not approve of President Donald Trump's handling of the war in Iran, immigration, inflation and tariffs.

Protesters in Western Massachusetts joined many across the nation in gathering in town squares and outside city halls for the third "No Kings" rally held since President Donald Trump took office in 2025.

Today on The Rundown, we break down the Hampden County Sheriff announcement of 50 job cuts and $4 million budget reduction, Springfield's effort to get back climate grants that were cut by the Trump administration, and complaints by lawmakers about school funding.

In NEPM's weekly chat with U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, he talks about the ongoing war on Iran, ICE agents being called to serve at local airports and more.

The department is cutting 50 positions that provide support to local police, while paring back their Marine Patrol and Drone Units.

Advocates have been asking for a new school for decades — citing multiple problems with the building, including flooding in the basement and a public walkway on its lower level.

At a recent Massachusetts Department of Transportation board meeting, there were several updates to the proposed expansion of passenger rail service in the state including more trains between Springfield and NYC.

Massachusetts lawmakers on Monday pressed state officials to confront longstanding concerns with the state's K-12 school funding formula, signaling growing momentum for a long-delayed review.

The average price of home heating oil in Massachusetts has spiked since the start of the year by nearly $2 to $5.38 a gallon as of last week.