Lt Gov. John Fetterman is conducting a statewide listening tour to hear from Pennsylvania residents about how they view proposals to legalize general adult-use marijuana. I also want to know what you think. Please provide your viewpoint and comment by filling out the form below. http://www.pahouse.com/Survey/?id=1177 Read more

WHITEHALL, Feb. 12 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill and state Sen. Lisa Boscola today announced their annual Spring Senior Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon April 26 at the Whitehall Mall. “We are proud to again host our annual senior fair at the Whitehall Mall,” McNeill said. “Last year, we had more than 500 seniors as well as state and local agencies at our event. The Whitehall Mall offers ample space, plenty of free parking and is accessible by LANTA bus routes 103, 325 and 602, making it a great venue and event for our community and seniors. The free event is expected to include more than 80 different vendors and will offer blood pressure screenings, vision checks, giveaways, refreshments, door prizes and more. Any organization that would like to participate should contact Brenda Pagan in McNeill’s office at bpagan@pahouse.net . Read more

In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address, Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill commends his dedication to workforce development initiatives which will help connect Lehigh Valley residents with good paying jobs. Read more

HARRISBURG, Jan. 28 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, today announced she has been appointed to serve on several key House committees for the 2019-20 legislative session. McNeill will serve on the Commerce, Game and Fisheries, Gaming Oversight, Labor and Industry and committees. “I am committed to my constituents and these committee appointments reflect my constituency in the 133 rd District,” Mc Neill said. “These committees are consumer oriented and perform a vital function in the legislative process.” McNeill said the appointments put her in a position to discuss and formulate much of the bills’ language before it is considered and voted on in the House of Representatives. McNeill wanted to clearly explain each committee to her constituents. Commerce – evaluates legislation involving the banking industry and financial services industries; reviews bills that control interest rates and wage and employment issues; and has oversight of the Department of Banking, Department of Community and Economic Development, Pennsylvania Housing and Finance Agency, the Securities Commission and the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority. Game and Fisheries – reviews bills which affect the Game Commission and Fish and Boat Commission. Both commissions are independent entities and rely on licensing and use fees for a significant portion of their funding. Gaming Oversight – works with the Pennsylvania Read more

Forms for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for the 2018 tax year are available – and my office staff is ready to help you file yours for free! Read more

WHITEHALL, Jan. 17 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, announced today that Catasauqua School District and Salisbury Township School District are recipients of PA Smart Targeted Grants. Catasauqua School District received $35,000 in funding for programs at Sheckler Elementary, Catasauqua Middle and Catasauqua High Schools, while Salisbury Township District also has received $35,000 in funding for programs at Salisbury Middle School, Western Elementary School and Harry S. Truman Elementary School. “It is critical we provide our children with the tools necessary to succeed,” McNeill said. “As our world around us rapidly changes and progresses, so too must the ways in which we teach our students. I am excited to see the positive impact these grants and their subsequent programs will have on our community’s schools.” Targeted to schools with limited or no computer science offerings for students, the grants are designed to help school districts implement computer science programs into their curriculum. Funding can be used for a variety of reasons, including staff training and certification exam reimbursements, as well as eligible hardware and purchases for products to implement computer science teachings in the classroom. McNeill noted her thanks to Gov. Tom Wolf and his administration’s dedication to meeting the 21 st century demands of Pennsylvania’s educational system. A full list of Read more

WHITEHALL, Jan. 7 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, today announced her office will host its monthly veterans outreach program on Jan. 28. A Veteran’s Outreach Specialist from the American Legion will be present in McNeill’s office – 1080 Schadt Ave. – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan 28 to discuss programs and services available for veterans and their families, as well as the application process for the different services. The specialist also will be available to discuss pensions, other forms of compensations, educational opportunities, health care and benefits. Legion membership is not required to take advantage of this help. Those interested in meeting with the adviser are encouraged to schedule an appointment through McNeill’s office at 610-266-1273 . A specialist from the American Legion is normally scheduled for assistance in McNeill’s office on the third Monday of each month. This month’s event will be held on Jan. 28 due to McNeill’s offices being closed on Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read more

The Pennsylvania Legislature began session Tuesday with a record number of female lawmakers. Many of them took the oath of office for the first time during ceremonies marked with solemn traditions and family joy. Read more

HARRISBURG, Jan. 1 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, took the oath of office today to begin her first full term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where she will continue to represent the 133 rd Legislative District. “I am excited to get back to Harrisburg and continue representing the great communities that make up the 133 rd legislative district,” said McNeill. “My team and I are dedicated to helping constituents access state programs and advocating for legislation that benefits families living both in Lehigh County and across the state.” McNeill said she plans to continue her legislative focus on issues such as fighting for policies that benefit working class families, addressing the opioid crisis, protecting the rights of those with physical and mental challenges, addressing high property taxes, keeping seniors in their homes and other initiatives that better the lives of the residents of the 133 rd District, as well as those across the commonwealth. “I’m proud to work with members of both parties to continue moving Pennsylvania forward,” said McNeill. “When we come together and address issues that impact us all, we create a fairer, more productive Pennsylvania for our communities and for future generations.” McNeill was first elected to serve the 133 rd District in December of 2017, succeeding her late husband, state Rep. Daniel McNeill, and finishing out his term. She had previously Read more

Please download and enjoy this free 2019 calendar featuring seasonal photos of our beautiful state Capitol. Read more