State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that $947,864 in federal funding has been allocated to several area schools and Career and Technical Education centers in her district to assist with implementing public health and safety plans. Read more
HARRISBURG, July 17 – Workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic could see hazard pay through funding advocated for by the Pennsylvania House Democrats. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, today announced that a $563,933 grant has been awarded to Catasauqua Borough from the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The borough will use the funding to construct new public streets and make improvements for pedestrian and bicyclists in and around the former Crane Iron Works brownfield site. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, today announced $820,958 in Alternative and Clean Energy Program grant funding has been awarded to the Lehigh Valley International Airport to construct a new TSA screening area. Read more
Renters and homeowners who were financially impacted by the economic slowdown related to the coronavirus pandemic will be able to access applications for rent and mortgage relief beginning Monday, June 29. At that time, applications will be accessible from a red banner on the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s website at www.PHFA.org . Homeowners who became unemployed after March 1 or who suffered at least a 30 percent reduction in annual income due to reduced work hours and wages related to COVID-19 may be eligible for financial assistance to help with missed mortgage payments. To qualify for the Pandemic Mortgage Assistance Program, the applicant must be an owner-occupant of their residence, the dwelling must consist of one or two separate units, the mortgage must be at least 30 days delinquent, and the applicant-homeowner’s annual household income must not exceed the Area Median Income for their county of residence adjusted for the number of people in their home. For renters to be eligible for financial assistance under the CARES Rent Relief Program, they will need to document at least a 30 percent reduction in annual income since March 1 related to COVID-19, or they must have become unemployed after March 1. If unemployed, they must have filed for Unemployment Compensation. Their household income cannot exceed the Area Median Income for their county of residence adjusted for the number of people in their home. For more information Read more
Applications are expected to be available June 30 for a new program aimed at providing critical funding to local businesses hurt by the coronavirus. Read more
The Whitehall Active Community Center was awarded a $10,038 grant, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today. Read more
As the July Fourth holiday draws closer, so too do the calls and complaints to my office about fireworks activity. Read more
A new form of financial assistance for renters and homeowners financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will begin accepting applications July 6, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, announced today. Read more
LEHIGH, June 10 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, today announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has awarded two grants totaling $263,651 to fund local family programs. McNeill said the programs are designed to reduce family risk factors as they relate to families’ maltreatment behavior and emotional problems. “It's important that we continue to provide funding to support these vital programs for the most vulnerable members of our communities," McNeill said. "Our children and families, especially as we work through the aftermath of the past few months, will benefit from the services these organizations bring to Lehigh County,” McNeill said. The grant awards are as follows: $191,386 to Valley Youth House Committee Inc. The funding will be used for Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in the Whitehall-Coplay School District. The program will help students in 4 th through 12 th grade who have experienced trauma and are showing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and behavioral problems. $72,265 to Diakon Child, Family & Community Ministries. The funding will be used to implement a positive parenting program to support families at risk for disruption and families working towards reunification. More information on PCCD or these grants is available at http://www.pccd.pa.gov . Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill expressed her reasons for voting against a House Republican resolution that would terminate the governor's emergency disaster declaration. She called the proposal political theater and ironic, as made apparent by the revelation that House Republican leaders failed to disclose a member of their Caucus tested positive for the virus, putting many lives in danger. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, joined her colleagues in unanimous passage of S.B. 1122 to provide one-time crisis grants to each volunteer fire and emergency medical services company across the state to assist in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
WHITEHALL, May 7 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, is encouraging area school districts to consider applying for funds to assist them in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Education submitted an application to the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Once the state’s application is approved, school districts will need to apply for the funding. “These are valuable dollars that will aid the effort to ensure our children are able to continue learning and growing,” McNeill said. “We’ve already seen the extraordinary work our schools have done during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and I encourage district leaders apply for the anticipated funding outlined below.” McNeill said area school districts are anticipated to receive the following amounts of funding: Bethlehem Area School District: $3,218,394 Catasauqua Area School District: $511,707 Salisbury Township: $183,244 Whitehall-Coplay School District: $814,494 The U.S. Department of Education is expected to approve the application within a week and is working on a streamlined application process to ensure the funds can be available to school districts as quickly as possible. The funding may be used for a wide range of purposes, Read more
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
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