House Labor and Industry Committee approves McNeill bill to protect workers’ rights

(Dec 12, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that the PA House Labor and Industry Committee has approved her legislation that would require labor brokers to register with the state before conducting business in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12

(Dec 12, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Proposed law aims to lock in protections for homeless students

(Dec 08, 2023)

“Too many students sit out for far too long,” McNeill, a Democrat, said in an interview. “These students can’t be sitting in limbo … because school districts are fighting over where he or she belongs.” Read more

 

Bethlehem residents say they came home from vacation to huge water bills

(Dec 08, 2023)

“Outrageous water bills” are the focus of legislation introduced during Pennsylvania’s 2023-24 legislative session by state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4

(Dec 04, 2023)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Aging: Senior Community Center Grants Who May Apply: Pennsylvania Senior Community Centers with an existing, contractual relationship with an Area Agency on Aging. Use: To help Pennsylvania’s Senior Community Centers increase participation and programming Funds: Up to $2 million in grant funding is available. Grants vary depending on staff levels. Application Deadline: December 15, 2023 More information: Aging Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention and Prevention Who May Apply: Community-based organizations with 501(c)(3) designation, institutions of higher education, municipalities, district attorneys, and counties, Use: Effective local intervening and preventive measures to stop gun and group violence that is occurring across the state in both the short- and long-term Funds: $40 million in state funding is available for two tracks: VIP Grants: Applicants can request up to 50% of their operating budget up to $950,00 total. Coordinated Community Violence Intervention Strategies Projects (CCVI): Applicants can request up to $3 million in total funding over a 36-month period (funding match required). PCCD anticipates approving only 2-3 CCVI projects. Application Deadline: January 18, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)

(Nov 15, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

School Residency Dispute Bill Passes State House

(Nov 15, 2023)

Legislation led by State Representative Jeanne McNeill of Lehigh County is intended to support students involved in residency disputes with school districts. Read more

 

McNeill’s office to hold monthly veterans outreach Nov. 20

(Nov 14, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans that her monthly support program will be held on Monday, Nov. 20 at her district office in Whitehall. Read more

 

House passes McNeill bill to protect students involved in school district residency disputes

(Nov 13, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill’s legislation that would help students involved in school district residency disputes passed the House today. Read more

 

Proposal would keep Pennsylvania students enrolled amid district residency disputes

(Nov 13, 2023)

“When residency disputes like this occur, it is through no fault of the child and they should not suffer because of the situation,” Rep. McNeill said Monday during floor debate. Read more

 

In Bethlehem, a call to action as the Lehigh Valley marks Veterans Day

(Nov 11, 2023)

State Reps. Steve Samuelson and Jeanne McNeill took part Saturday. "Everything that we have in this country is because of the service and sacrifice of our veterans.” Read more

 

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23

(Nov 02, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

McNeill: over $2 million redistributed to the City of Bethlehem

(Nov 02, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill today announced that $2,721,809.71 will be returned to the City of Bethlehem through the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone program, known as CRIZ. Read more

 

Bethlehem CRIZ program to return over $2M to City of Bethlehem

(Nov 02, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced that $2,721,809.71 will be returned to the City of Bethlehem through the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone program, known as CRIZ. Read more

 

McNeill Hosts Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair

(Oct 23, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill hosted a Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair at the Suburban North Family YMCA in Catasauqua providing a wealth of information on programs and services available to assist those living with a disability or mental health issues. Read more

 

Flavored tobacco products draw state's ire

(Oct 20, 2023)

Rep. Jeanne McNeill says that while some studies conclude vaping is less dangerous than smoking cigarettes, it gives the user a false sense of safety. It is still unhealthy and has been linked to a recent outbreak of lung-related deaths and injuries. Read more

 

McNeill’s free Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair to be held Oct. 20

(Oct 13, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill will host her annual Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 20 at the Suburban North Family YMCA located at 880 Walnut St. in Catasauqua. Read more

 

McNeill: Monthly veterans outreach available Oct. 16

(Oct 12, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans that her monthly veterans support program will be held Oct. 16 at her district office, 1080 Schadt Ave., in Whitehall. Read more

 

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities

(Oct 11, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that are open for applications. Read more

 

ArtsQuest backs Pa. bill to end speculative ticket sales that burned some Musikfest fans

(Oct 11, 2023)

Rep. Samuelson was joined on stage at Musikfest Café, an indoor performance venue on the SteelStacks campus, by Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, and ArtsQuest officials, who described the impacts of speculative ticket sales. Read more

 

House Labor and Industry Committee approves McNeill bill to protect workers’ rights
Dec 12, 2023

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12
Dec 12, 2023

Proposed law aims to lock in protections for homeless students
Dec 08, 2023

Bethlehem residents say they came home from vacation to huge water bills
Dec 08, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4
Dec 04, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)
Nov 15, 2023

School Residency Dispute Bill Passes State House
Nov 15, 2023

McNeill’s office to hold monthly veterans outreach Nov. 20
Nov 14, 2023

House passes McNeill bill to protect students involved in school district residency disputes
Nov 13, 2023

Proposal would keep Pennsylvania students enrolled amid district residency disputes
Nov 13, 2023

In Bethlehem, a call to action as the Lehigh Valley marks Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2023

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23
Nov 02, 2023

McNeill: over $2 million redistributed to the City of Bethlehem
Nov 02, 2023

Bethlehem CRIZ program to return over $2M to City of Bethlehem
Nov 02, 2023

McNeill Hosts Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair
Oct 23, 2023

Flavored tobacco products draw state's ire
Oct 20, 2023

McNeill’s free Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair to be held Oct. 20
Oct 13, 2023

McNeill: Monthly veterans outreach available Oct. 16
Oct 12, 2023

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities
Oct 11, 2023

ArtsQuest backs Pa. bill to end speculative ticket sales that burned some Musikfest fans
Oct 11, 2023