WHITEHALL, March 8 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill will host an unclaimed property search event on Friday, March 17 at her district office for residents of the 133rd District. “The Pennsylvania Treasury currently has billions of dollars in unclaimed property, like uncashed checks or safe deposit boxes and many residents aren’t even aware that it’s being held,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “I encourage anyone who thinks they might have unclaimed property to come to the event or give my office a call.” According to McNeill, unclaimed property may include: Closed bank accounts. Uncashed checks, including paychecks. Lost stocks and bonds. Contents of safe deposit boxes. Proceeds from the demutualization of insurance companies. Expired gift cards/gift certificates. No appointments are needed for the event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Residents can also call 610-266-1273 and a member of McNeill’s staff will help complete the search over the phone. McNeill cautions residents to ignore any solicitations that offer to conduct searches of the database for a fee, as her office can help for free. Anyone who wants to find out if they have unclaimed property, can search their name in the Unclaimed Property database at www.patreasury.gov/Unclaimed/Search.html , call 1-800-222-2046, or contact McNeill’s office at 610-266-1273. There is no charge to claim unclaimed property. Read more
HARRISBURG, March 6 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans that her monthly veterans support program will be held on Monday, March 20 at her district office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. “Our veterans proudly and selflessly protect and defend our country when they serve our country and ask for nothing in return; we must ensure they have access to the benefits and support they need following their service,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “This is a great opportunity for veterans to learn about the programs available to them and their families and also receive assistance with the application process.” According to McNeill, a representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will be in her office to provide information on education, health care and death benefits. Appointments with the outreach specialist are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Those interested in meeting with the specialist should make an appointment by calling 610-266-1273. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill offered the opening prayer for House Special Session asking for grace and humility as legislators continue their important work for the good of the entire Commonwealth. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill sat down with Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director Tim Schaeffer to talk about fishing and boating activities, how to buy a fishing license, the 2023 trout season, and the importance of wearing a life jacket while boating. Read more
WHITEHALL, Feb. 14 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill today announced the Catasauqua Area School District has been awarded a state grant totaling $49,757 as part of the state’s Safe Schools grant program. “Keeping schools safe is essential as it not only provides a peaceful learning environment for students, but also protects teachers, faculty and staff from harm,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “This funding allows the district to obtain the additional safety equipment or programs necessary to keep everyone safe so children can remain focused on their education.” The grant awarded to Catasauqua Area School District was one of 166 awarded statewide as part of the $8 million program. The full list of awardees can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office for Safe Schools website . Read more
WHITEHALL, Feb. 6 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill congratulates several fire companies and emergency medical services within the 133rd Legislative District on receiving grant funding to continue to support their ability to provide emergency response, support and treatment. “Fire and EMS companies provide essential life-saving services and deserve every cent of this grant funding to keep our communities safe,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “At a time when funding departments can be difficult, I am pleased to see these companies receive this funding so they can continue their front-line operations and protect us.” McNeill said the grants awarded locally included: City of Bethlehem: Bethlehem City Emergency Medical Service Fire - $15,000 Bethlehem City Emergency Medical Service EMS - $6,094 Borough of Catasauqua: Catasauqua Fire Department - $15,000 Borough of Coplay: Coplay Fire Department - $14,071 Hanover Township, Lehigh County: HAN LE CO Volunteer Fire Co. 1 - $11,861 Lehigh Valley: International Association of Fire Fighters Lehigh-Northampton Counties - $13,826 Whitehall Township: Egypt Fire Co. No. 1 - $15,000 Fullerton Fire Co. No. 1 - $12,843 Hokendauqua Fire Co. - $13,580 The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program is administered by the Office of State Fire Commissioner and makes an annual grant program available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services Read more
Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more
WHITEHALL, Jan. 23 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans her monthly veterans support program will be held on Monday, Feb. 13 at her district office, 1080 Schadt Ave. “This is a great way to give back to the selfless men and women who served our country and protected our freedom,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “Our veterans deserve every benefit entitled to them and I encourage local veterans to call my office to learn about all of the programs and services available to them.” A representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will be in her office to provide information on education, health care, death benefits, and other programs and services. According to McNeill, appointments with the outreach specialist are usually available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. the third Monday of each month. However, due to the Presidents Day holiday, Feb. 20 – the third Monday in February, appointments are being accepted for Monday, Feb. 13 to offer the service. Those interested in meeting with the specialist should make an appointment by calling 610-266-1273. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill tried something new at the Pennsylvania Farm Show! Read more
“This funding will help close a major gap in the trail and improve the quality of life for the residents of the communities in the area,” Rep. McNeill said. Read more
WHITEHALL, Jan. 12 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced $5.7 million in state funding will help repair an existing 2-million-gallon water storage tank and construct a new 3-million-gallon water storage tank. “These improvements will help ensure that our water distribution systems are modernized and safe,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “This funding will accomplish these goals at no additional cost to the taxpayers.” The Northampton Borough Municipal Authority says the interior and exterior of the existing, prestressed concrete 2-million-gallon water tank, which was built in the 1970s, is aging and in need of rehabilitation. Improvements to the tank will include exterior and interior cleaning and painting, mixer installation, vent replacement, and other ancillary repairs that are necessary after inspection. Also, approximately 200 to 250 feet of 16-inch/20-inch diameter piping will also be installed to enhance the authority’s ability to operate and maintain the system and increase the reliability of service. Additionally, a new 3-million-gallon prestressed concrete storage tank will be constructed for distribution storage, which will allow the authority to continue to meet demands for domestic, commercial and fire-flow needs. The project is expected to begin on Feb. 15 and be completed in May 2024. A low-interest loan will cover the project cost. The 20-year loan will carry a 1% interest rate for the first 5 years and then increase to Read more
CATASAUQUA, Jan. 12 – A nearly 2-mile stretch of the Delaware & Lehigh Trail that will connect Catasauqua and Hanover Township with Allentown will be completed through state funding announced today by state Rep. Jeanne McNeill. “The D&L Trail is an unbelievable asset for the greater Lehigh Valley to give residents increased opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “This funding will help close a major gap in the trail and improve the quality of life for the residents of the communities in the area.” According to McNeill, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc. was awarded $960,000 for development of the D&L Trail in Catasauqua. Work will include construction of approximately .75 miles of trail from Race Street to the Catasauqua/North Catasauqua border. ADA access, landscaping, project signs and other related site improvements will be implemented. Additionally, Hanover Township was awarded $693,700 for development of the D&L Trail in the township. Work will include construction of approximately .5 miles of trail from the Hanover Township/Allentown border to US-22 and an at-grade road crossing. ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements will be implemented. McNeill said the two projects were part of seven trail grants awarded totaling about $3 million . The grants are administered by the DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program . This C2P2 Read more
There’s a digital calendar available featuring scenes from the state Capitol throughout the year Read more
WHITEHALL, Jan. 4 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans her monthly veterans support program will be held on Monday, Jan. 23 at her district office, 1080 Schadt Ave. “We need to ensure our area veterans have the care and support here at home following their service to our country,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “This is a great opportunity for veterans to learn about all of the available benefits and programs, and receive assistance with the application process.” A representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will be in her office to provide information on education, health care, death benefits, and other programs and services. According to McNeill, appointments with the outreach specialist are usually available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. the third Monday of each month. However, due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, Jan. 16 – the third Monday this month, appointments are being accepted for Monday, Jan. 23 to offer the service. Those interested in meeting with the specialist should make an appointment by calling 610-266-1273. Read more
WHITEHALL, Dec. 5 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans that her monthly veterans support program will be held on Dec. 19 at her district office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. “There are many programs and services our veterans are entitled to for their service to our country, but many do not know about them,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “This is a great opportunity for veterans to meet with our outreach specialist and learn about them and receive assistance in the application process. I am pleased to be able to offer this outreach every month and encourage anyone who served to schedule an appointment to have their questions answered.” According to McNeill, a representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will be in her office to provide information on education, health care and death benefits. Appointments with the outreach specialist are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Those interested in meeting with the specialist should make an appointment by calling 610-266-1273. Read more
"I am proud to show my solidarity with these Starbucks workers in Whitehall today as they continue their efforts to organize,” state Rep. Jeanne McNeill said. Read more
“If the employees believe they need a union, there must be a reason why,” McNeill said. “I totally support the employees trying to unionize, and we’re here to show our support.” Read more
"Being a union member guarantees you that you have a decent family wage, good hours, and great benefits, and every working person, if they want to be in a union, should have the right to join a union," said Rep. McNeill. Read more
“St. Luke’s nonprofit status means it reinvests every surplus dollar back into its hospitals, which can be found throughout NEPA,” McNeill said. “And since the Association of American Medical Colleges notes there is a national shortage of radiologists right now, this action means St. Luke’s not only will have state-of-the-art facilities, but trained doctors whose study of imaging results can often mean the difference between life and death. This is great news for our communities.” Read more
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