Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill offers a message of thanks to nurses on National Nurses Day, May 6, 2020. Read more
WHITEHALL, May 1 – A state grant totaling $17,300 will help put computers and other remote-learning tools into the hands of students who are unable to afford them in the Whitehall-Coplay School District, announced state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh. “During this pandemic, our students are learning online but not everyone can afford or has access to the technology needed for consistent and effective remote learning,” said McNeill. “These grant dollars will help ensure, regardless of their income, our children all have an equal opportunity to continue their public education from home.” The Continuity of Education and Equity Grants – administered by the state Department of Education – are designed to help provide access and inclusion for all learners by bridging the gap for students who are currently limited in their ability to participate in continuity of education. The grants may be used to purchase computer equipment, such as laptops, tablets and internet hot spots, or to provide instructional materials, such as paper lessons and coursework. Schools with the highest percentages of students lacking access to resources were given priority in receiving the grants. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill says independent contractors or the self-employed that have been hit hard by the impacts of the coronavirus will soon be able to file for unemployment compensation benefits from the federal government. Read more
WHITEHALL, April 2 – In an effort to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus known as COVID-19 and to adhere to Gov. Tom Wolf’s Stay-at-Home order for the commonwealth, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill and state Sen. Lisa Boscola announced today their annual Senior Fair, scheduled for April 17, is postponed until a yet-to-be determined date. “Because Pennsylvania is under a statewide Stay-at-Home order, and since our event is so popular with seniors throughout the area, we decided it was better to postpone it rather than cancel it outright,” McNeill said. “This will give everyone the opportunity to stay home and stay safe, yet visit us later when we’ll have all of the great resources that our Senior Fair has become known for in previous years.” When the free annual event is rescheduled, it will take place at the Whitehall Mall. “Seniors are at higher risk of contracting this coronavirus, and we encourage our seniors and all Pennsylvanians to stay indoors and away from others as much as possible,” Boscola said. “We will make sure the rescheduled date of this year’s Senior Fair is adequately advertised ahead of time, so no senior misses out on the valuable information that is available through local organizations and county, state and federal agencies.” Both legislators’ offices are continuing to serve the public, with staff available in their Read more
In Pennsylvania, everyone counts and April 1 is National Census Day! If you haven’t already, don't forget to fill out your census form. Our population count determines our voice in government and how much federal funding we’ll receive for education, health care, transportation and more. Whether you respond online, mail or by phone , participate and help shape PA’s future. Your responses are anonymous and protected by law. To learn more, visit pa.gov/census #PAcounts #2020Census Read more
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic affecting Pennsylvania, we wanted to provide you with the following resources and information to help you and your family in the days ahead. Please note that this webpage will be updated as needed with additional information and resources. State Services and Resources The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has created a COVID-19 guide to assist everyone. It includes information on social distancing, mental health resources, unemployment, food assistance, changes from PennDOT and resources for small business: https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/ For individuals : https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#ForIndividuals For families : https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#ForFamilies For businesses : https://dced.pa.gov/resources COVID Support for PA Businesses : The following provides information and and links to federal, state, local and private resources. https://www.pahouse.com/News/?id=113388 **Self-employed, independent contractors, gig economy workers: Apply here for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits .** https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#ForBusinessesUtilities Information from the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry on the federal CARES Act: https://www.uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/CARES-Act/Pages/default.aspx The following link provides you with Read more
HARRISBURG, March 25 -- State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, issued the following response after Gov. Tom Wolf and Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine added Lehigh County to the governor’s Stay at Home order. “These are decisions that are difficult but needed to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, and I support the action taken today by Governor Wolf and Secretary Levine,” McNeill said. “We see the numbers continuing to rise and understand the importance of doing what we all can to protect our communities and commonwealth.” The Stay at Home order now includes 10 counties: Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Erie, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia. The amended order for Lehigh and Northampton counties takes effect at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 and will continue until April 6. The full Stay at Home Order is available to view here . Guidance on permitted activities under the order is available here . “The important thing in the coming days and weeks is that we do our part to slow the spread,” McNeill said. “We need to stay home, stay safe and ask ourselves before leaving if that trip outside of our homes is really essential.” Read more
The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has established a new resource account where businesses and staff can submit questions on exemptions regarding the closure of physical locations for non-life-sustaining businesses in the Commonwealth. Businesses seeking exemptions from closure: Please contact ra-dcexemptions@pa.gov . Other questions about closures can be directed to ra-dcedcs@pa.gov . For more COVID-19 business information, DCED has set up a web site that continually will be updated as information becomes available: https://dced.pa.gov/resources . Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill visited the Lehigh County Humane Society to promote several pieces of animal welfare legislation, including her bill which would ban the use of pet crates on top of or behind vehicles. Read more
HARRISBURG, March 11 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, today announced the Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, Whitehall, received a $20,029 state security grant. “Saint Elizabeth has been in our area for nearly 100 years and sadly it has recently become a target for burglars,” McNeill said. “I am pleased to see this funding approved to ensure Saint Elizabeth can take measures to prevent future break ins and continue worship services for its congregation.” The funding may be used for the following: the acquiring of safety and security equipment or technology; safety and security training; threat awareness and response training; upgrades to existing structures; and/or safety and security planning. The grants are provided through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program following the passage of Act 83 of 2019 . The act directs PCCD to administer grants to nonprofit organizations who have been or who are likely to be targets for hate crimes. Priority consideration for funding was given to organizations that indicated they – or their membership – were victims of a hate crime or had a credible hate-crime threat. This was one of 114 grants totaling over $5 million, which were awarded to organizations across the commonwealth. Read more
ALLENTOWN, March 11 – Today, state Reps. Mike Schlossberg, Peter Schweyer and Jeanne McNeill joined leaders from the Lehigh County Humane Society and The Humane Society of the United States in a call to advance legislation to better protect animals from abuse in Pennsylvania. Read more
Lehigh Valley, Feb. 27– State Reps. Bob Freeman, D-Northampton, Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, and Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, announced that seven school districts in Northampton and Lehigh counties have received a total of $625,000 in school safety and security grants. The following school districts were awarded funding: Bethlehem Area School District -- $385,000 Catasauqua Area School District -- $35,000 Easton Area School District -- $45,000 Salisbury Township School District -- $35,000 Saucon Valley School District -- $40,000 Wilson Area School District -- $40,000 Whitehall-Coplay School District -- $45,000 “This funding will go far with enhancing anti-violence efforts in schools,” Freeman said. Lawmakers said the funding will be used to fund a counseling psychologist and for mental health and behavioral services and for other security system programs. “We can’t take anything for granted anymore in schools as far as safety is concerned so our teachers and students must be prepared,” McNeill said. Samuelson said the demand for school safety funding is a priority. “A safe learning environment ensures the overall development of a child,” Samuelson said. The funds will be provided through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Committee. This committee is the result of Act 44 of Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill and Catasauqua officials discuss the Iron Works redevelopment project along Front and Bridge streets. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill thanks her colleagues for supporting her effort to ensure help is affordable and accessible for survivors of sexual assault and rape. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill supports Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Read more
Each year, the Pennsylvania Treasury receives millions of dollars of unclaimed property. It is estimated that roughly one in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property. Read more
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