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
LEHIGH, Jan. 17 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, today announced the award of $61,516 in state grants to five fire and ambulance companies in the 133 rd Legislative District. “Our volunteer firefighters and EMS organizations do a fantastic job helping our local communities,” McNeill said. “Our organizations really need this funding to stay open and continue to provide lifesaving service in the Lehigh Valley.” The grants in McNeill’s district are as follows: $13,152.60 - Eastern Salisbury Fire Ambulance and Rescue. $12,604.88 – Fountain Hill Fire Department. $11,509.46 – Han-Le-Co Volunteer Fire Co. $12,194.10 – Hokendauqua Fire Co. $12,057.17 – West Catasauqua Fire Company No. 1. The grants are made possible by the state’s Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program, and can be used toward repairing, building or renovating facilities. The money can also be applied toward the purchase of new equipment, training and certification of staff, or toward repayment of equipment purchases or facility building and maintenance. Read more
LEHIGH, Jan. 17 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, has announced that a $35,000 PAsmart grant has been awarded to Whitehall-Coplay School District to expand computer science classes and teacher training. The grant will be put to good use by helping students from low-income families who may not have a computer at home to learn the necessary computer skills that can help them find successful employment upon graduation,” McNeill said. According to McNeill, the grant will also be used to provide educators from pre-kindergarten through 12 th grade with training to teach computer science. McNeill said she supports the efforts of Gov. Tom Wolf to ensure resources and funding for computer education to students and schools across the commonwealth, especially underprivileged students. Wolf announced a total of $5.7 million in PAsmart Targeted grants to expand computer science classes and teacher training at 163 school districts, charter schools and intermediate units. Over the next 10 years, 71 percent of new jobs in Pennsylvania will require employees to use computers and new technologies. The Targeted grants represent one component of the governor’s innovative PA smart initiative, which provides funding to bring high-quality computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education in elementary, middle and high schools and professional development for teachers. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill participated in this year's Farm Show in Harrisburg. The largest indoor agricultural event under one roof in the nation, this annual event features nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibits. Read more
ALLENTOWN, Nov. 18 -- State Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mike Schlossberg and Jeanne McNeill, all D-Lehigh, announced they will co-host a Building Trades Job Fair from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 375 Headquarters, 101 S. Seventh St. The event is being hosted with support from Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley, The Literacy Center and Jordan Heights. Designed to help local residents connect with building trades organizations and their apprenticeship trainers, the event will include information about what skills are in high demand in the Lehigh Valley and how to start on the path to a job that pays good wages. “With the help of excellent community organizations like Promise Neighborhood, the Adult Literacy Center and Jordan Heights, we are connecting talented and hard-working people together with good, family-sustaining jobs offered through the Lehigh Valley building trades,” Schweyer said. “The Lehigh Valley Building Trades offer people the chance to make strong, middle-class wages with health care and retirement packages, and allows young people, folks re-entering the workforce or seasoned workers looking to try their hand in a new career an opportunity to better themselves.” “The people who work in the building trades come from all walks of life,” Schlossberg said. “This includes men and women, people of color, white, veterans, high school graduates, some Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill hosted a paper shredding and electronics recycling event, giving area residents a chance to safely and securely dispose of their old documents and electronics. Read more
BETHLEHEM, Nov. 14 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, has announced that a $210,000 state grant has been awarded to the Rose Garden Park in Bethlehem to renovate the facility. The Rose Garden Park is an eclectic park that has a play area and has a replica of the first home in Bethlehem and a Civil War monument. The garden features more than 100 variety of flowers. “The Rose Garden is the centerpiece of West Bethlehem,” McNeill said. “The park will undergo some improvements that all can enjoy including walking and biking paths, a picnic area, and additional shade in front of the bandshell for concertgoers. I was very happy to work with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to secure the funding for this treasured park in my district.” The grant was awarded through DCNR’s Community Conservation and Partnerships Program, which provides financial and technical assistance to local governments, river and trail organizations, and trusts, and other nonprofits for planning, acquisition and development of park, recreation, conservation and greenway project. Read more
McNeill and Schweyer announce $150,000 to upgrade Delaware and Lehigh Heritage Corridor LEHIGH, Nov. 13 – State Reps. Jeanne McNeill and Peter Schweyer, both D-Lehigh, have announced that a $150,000 conservation grant to the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc. has been awarded for a trail study and development project. The study would review approximately 3.9 miles of the D&L Trail in Hanover and Whitehall townships and the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. “The proposed trail would create a healthy recreation and transportation opportunity for people of all ages, and I am pleased to help secure this funding,” McNeill said. Schweyer said developing trails help people to avoid congested streets and highways and travel through natural areas on foot or non-motorized transportation. “Trails have become sources of community identity and pride and provide people with attractive, safe and low or no cost places to cycle, walk, hike, jog or skate,” Schweyer said. The grant was funded by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s Recreation and Conservation Grant Program, which focuses on conserving and protecting state waterways and outdoor recreational opportunities. More information about the DCNR grant program can be found here. Read more
HARRISBURG, Nov. 12 - A $1 million state grant will fund safety improvements to a heavily traveled section of Broadway (SR 2002) in Fountain Hill Borough, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today. Read more
ALLENTOWN, Nov. 12 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, is reminding residents of Fountain Hill and Salisbury Township about a free shredding and electronics recycling event this Saturday, Nov. 16 where residents can dispose of personal paperwork and unwanted electronics. “Improper disposal of personal documents gives thieves a chance to commit identity fraud,” McNeill said. “This event will make sure those papers are safely and securely destroyed, while also giving residents a chance to get rid of their old, unwanted electronics.” The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of Truman Elementary School, 1400 Gaskill St., Salisbury Township. This event is limited to residents of the 133 rd Legislative District. Residents are limited to 10 boxes of documents. Papers must be loose, with no binder clips or paperclips. For electronics, there is no fee for items such as computers, monitors, DVD and video players, or gaming systems, but there is a fee for televisions. For TV’s under 40” it is $35, for models over 40”, projection, in wooden cabinets, tubes, or broken TVs, it is $55. More information is available by calling McNeill's office at 610-266-1273. Read more
st vlunteer first responders HARRISBURG, Oct. 29 – State Rep. Jeannie McNeill, D-Lehigh, voted for legislation that would help Pennsylvania’s volunteer firefighters and EMT companies. The House passed the legislation and the Senate is expected to consider the proposals . McNeill said the 23-bill package came out of a report by the SR 6, commission, which traveled the state to evaluate the plight of volunteer first responders and firefighters. The legislation includes proposals for tuition assistance, loan forgiveness and increased access to mental health care for first responders who suffer from trauma. “First responders in the Lehigh Valley are experiencing declining membership and financial hardship and they need this package of bills to boost their members,” McNeill said. “It’s devastating to think what would happen to communities without first responders and that is why we need to assist them in every way we can.” The following bills in the package have been passed by the full House. Others are slated for upcoming consideration. HB 269: Would exclude an eligible surviving spouse or minor children of a first responder from paying a realty transfer tax. HB 732: Would exempt volunteer service providers from the Pennsylvania realty transfer tax. HB 1673: Would allow volunteer fire relief money to be used for the retention of existing volunteer members. HB 1705: Read more
ALLENTOWN, Oct. 28 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, will join Fountain Hill and Salisbury Township in sponsoring a free shredding and electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 16 in the parking lot of Truman Elementary School, 1400 Gaskill St., Salisbury Township. “Shredding is a great way to ensure your personal and financial documents are safely and securely disposed of to prevent identity fraud,” McNeill said. “Plus, this year’s event will be a perfect opportunity to safely get rid of your old, unwanted electronics to help ensure harmful chemicals don’t pollute our environment.” Participants must be a resident of the 133 rd District and proof of residency will be required. Those residents can bring their unwanted electronics, as well as any documents to be shredded to this year’s event. There is no fee for items such as computers, monitors, DVD and video players or gaming systems, but there is a fee for televisions. For TV’s under 40” it is $35, for models over 40”, projection, in wooden cabinets, tubes, or broken TVs it is $55. There is a limit of ten boxes of documents per vehicle. McNeill and her staff will also provide information about state programs such as the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medicaid, Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, and info on preventing identity theft from the Attorney Read more
At a Ride and Drive event at the Capitol Complex, Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill test drove an electric vehicle and discussed the many environmental benefits they provide. Read more
CATASAUQUA, Oct. 23 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, has announced that $1 million has been awarded to the borough of Catasauqua for environmental cleanup of the former Crane Iron Works. “I’ve been working with the Borough of Catasauqua on this project and this will help to move this important development forward. I’m excited for what is planned at this site, which will be a real asset to the residents of Catasauqua,” McNeill said. The funds will be used for the removal of asbestos-containing material throughout the structures, removal and disposal of all debris within the buildings, and capping the site with imported certified clean fill. McNeill said the Industrial Sites Reuse Program provides loans and grants for environmental assessments and remediation carried out by eligible applicants who did not cause or contribute to the contamination. The program is designed to foster the cleanup of environmental contamination at industrial sites, thereby bringing blighted land into productive reuse. For more information about the Industrial Site Reuse Program or the Department of Community and Economic Development, visit the DCED website. Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 21 – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill today co-sponsored by state Reps. Jeanne McNeill, D- Lehigh, and Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, that would allow performing arts facilities to adjust their operating hours and begin selling alcohol during performances at 10 a.m. on Sundays. McNeill said she introduced the legislation ( H.B. 1589 ) because performing arts facilities are still prohibited from selling alcohol before 1 p.m. on Sundays even though other licensed establishments are permitted to begin selling earlier on Sundays. “The hours change would better accommodate the various show times, which often begin before 1 p.m.,” McNeill said. “Pennsylvania has 95 active and pending performing arts facility licensees that would benefit from this change.” In addition, the legislation also would allow small movie theatres to quality for a performing arts facility license. To qualify, a movie theatre would have to have seating for at least 100 people, but no more than 300 to 350 people. The small movie theatre must screen independent films, foreign films, classic films and second-run films on no more than four movie screens. Independent films are defined in the legislation as features and films produced outside a major film studio system, or by an independent entertainment agency. Performing arts facilities are defined as halls or theatres in which live musical, concerts, dance, ballet and Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 18 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, announced today the Catasauqua Area School District, Whitehall-Coplay School District and Saint Elizabeth Regional School are receiving a combined $37,780 in school safety grants. McNeill said the funding will enable these local schools to prevent and reduce violent incidents by providing training and compensation for school resource and police officers and acquire safety and security-related equipment. “These funds will ensure that students can learn, grow and thrive in a safe and secure environment,” McNeill said. “I am pleased to see the state prioritizing the safety of our kids and teachers, while giving families some much needed peace of mind.” The Catasauqua Area School District is awarded $24,921 in the form of a 2019-20 equipment grant. The Whitehall-Coplay School District is also awarded an equipment grant of $9,000. Saint Elizabeth Regional School is awarded $3,859 in the form of a 2019-20 program grant. This funding is part of the $7.3 million in School Safety Grants the Pennsylvania Department of Education is awarding to both public and non-public school districts throughout the commonwealth. Read more
****Revised: DATE CHANGE**** McNeill’s free Disability Resource Fair to be held Oct. 26 in Catasauqua CATASAUQUA, Oct. 15 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, will hold her inaugural Disability Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct 26 at the Suburban North Family YMCA. The date was changed to Saturday due to a scheduling conflict. This event will feature vendors and organizations who will have programs and services available to disabled individuals. “My resource fair is about bringing necessary products and services together under one roof for the community of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors and health care professionals,” McNeill said. For more information, please call McNeill’s district office at (610) 266-1273. ###rc/2019/agh l:\print\releases\DisabilityFair.133 ATTENTION NEWS EDITORS : Media coverage of this event is invited. Read more
WHITEHALL, Oct. 15 – Area veterans are invited to take part in the monthly support program at the office of state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh. A representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will be in McNeill’s district office – 1080 Schadt Ave. – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 to provide information on services available to veterans and their families. The American Legion representatives are available to discuss education, health care and death benefits. Legion membership is not required to take advantage of the help, but anyone interested in speaking to the advisers should call and schedule an appointment through McNeill’s office at 610-266-1273. Read more
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