Infrastructure, Housing, and Safety Funding Opportunities

(Jun 16, 2023)

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

 

McNeill Receives Victoria’s Champion Award

(May 27, 2023)

In recognition for her work to end the puppy mill pipeline, Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill was awarded the Victoria’s Champion Awards by the United States Humane Society. McNeill says she has seen the results of puppy mill abuse and neglect and she vows to never stop fighting to end that cruelty in Commonwealth. Read more

 

Humane Society honors advocates sticking up for dogs in a ruff spot

(May 26, 2023)

Local dignitaries and animal lovers gathered at the Lehigh Valley Humane Society's shelter on Dixon Street to recognize Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, local advocate Sheryl Petrillo and the local chapter of the Humane Society for their efforts to battle animal cruelty. Read more

 

Local advocates, Lehigh County Humane Society honored for their work protecting animals

(May 26, 2023)

"Dogs and animals mean so much to so many people. And they can be hurt, they can be beaten, they could have health issues, but they never stopped loving and caring and forgiving," Rep. McNeill said. Read more

 

Legislators, advocates promote Victoria’s Law

(May 26, 2023)

“It is well-documented that puppy mills are inhumane commercial dog-breeding facilities, yet they frequently supply pet stores with puppies,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “Once these pet store puppies are sold, consumers often spend thousands of dollars caring for sick puppies. Read more

 

Whitehall’s efforts to restore historic farm get financial boost

(May 20, 2023)

“The Mickley-Prydun farm is part of our history dating back to the Revolutionary War, and this grant will help in the restoration project so that others will be able to learn about John Mickley Sr. and his son Jacob, who protected the Liberty Bell from the British,” Rep. Jeanne McNeill said in a news release. Read more

 

McNeill Hosts Annual Senior Fair

(May 19, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill co-hosted her annual Senior Fair with state Senator Nick Miller at the Whitehall Mall, giving area seniors a one-stop shop for information, programs and resources to help them live a happy, healthy life. Read more

 

Grant to help enhance Lehigh Valley boxing program

(May 16, 2023)

“It is important that young people have various outlets to keep themselves busy, and this boxing program serves a dual purpose of providing a recreational outlet and helping to build friendships from being on a team together,” McNeill said. Read more

 

Mickley-Prydun Farm restoration project receives $96,000 state grant

(May 16, 2023)

"The Mickley-Prydun farm is part of our history dating back to the Revolutionary War, and this grant will help in the restoration project so that others will be able to learn about John Mickley Sr. and his son Jacob, who protected the Liberty Bell from the British,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more

 

Cementon Bridge in Whitehall Township is being replaced. Here’s what we know about the project

(May 15, 2023)

“It is imperative that we improve safety conditions for drivers through projects such as the replacement of the Cementon Bridge,” Rep. McNeill said. Read more

 

Transportation project in Lehigh County receives $22.5 million in federal funding

(May 09, 2023)

The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently allocated $22,579,651 for the replacement of the bridge. The project will replace the existing bridge with a structure to allow more than 16,000 vehicles to safely travel across the Lehigh River. Read more

 

$22.5M in federal funding to go towards replacing Cementon Bridge in Lehigh County

(May 09, 2023)

Rep. Jeanne McNeill joined U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and PennDOT’s Acting District 5 Executive Christopher Kufro at a news conference Tuesday to highlight the recent investment in the Cementon Bridge. Read more

 

McNeill, Miller Senior Fair to be held May 19

(May 08, 2023)

The free event, which McNeill is co-hosting with Sen. Nick Miller, will have more than 60 different vendors, and offer blood pressure screenings, vision checks, stress management and fall risk assessments, giveaways, refreshments and more. Read more

 

PA House Passes Bill to Require Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Child Care Centers

(Apr 27, 2023)

The Pennsylvania House has passed a bill proposed by Rep. Jeanne McNeill which aims to protect children from carbon monoxide poisoning. Read more

 

General Assembly passes historic breast cancer screening bill

(Apr 26, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill today cast her vote in support of historic legislation that would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for certain breast cancer-related medical screenings. Read more

 

Bill to protect children from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning passes House

(Apr 26, 2023)

“Given that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas, it’s difficult to know if you’ve been exposed to it, and since the symptoms of exposure are similar to other common illnesses, carbon monoxide poisoning wouldn’t be the first ailment to come to mind at a daycare,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “That’s why it is absolutely essential that childcare centers are equipped with these detectors.” Read more

 

CO detector bill, inspired by Allentown daycare poisoning, passes state House

(Apr 26, 2023)

“It is absolutely essential that childcare centers are equipped with these detectors,” the bill’s lead sponsor, state Rep. Jeanne McNeal, D-Lehigh, wrote in a statement Wednesday. Read more

 

Pa. House passes bill requiring carbon monoxide detectors in child care centers

(Apr 26, 2023)

The state House of Representatives passed H.B. 494 on Wednesday, said state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, who crafted the bill. Read more

 

Lehigh Valley lawmaker’s bill to require carbon monoxide detectors in day cares passes Pa. House

(Apr 26, 2023)

Rep. Jeanne McNeill introduced her bill last year, shortly after more than two dozen children and adults were sickened in October at an Allentown day care center by carbon monoxide poisoning. Read more

 

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities

(Apr 13, 2023)

Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more

 

Infrastructure, Housing, and Safety Funding Opportunities
Jun 16, 2023

McNeill Receives Victoria’s Champion Award
May 27, 2023

Humane Society honors advocates sticking up for dogs in a ruff spot
May 26, 2023

Local advocates, Lehigh County Humane Society honored for their work protecting animals
May 26, 2023

Legislators, advocates promote Victoria’s Law
May 26, 2023

Whitehall’s efforts to restore historic farm get financial boost
May 20, 2023

McNeill Hosts Annual Senior Fair
May 19, 2023

Grant to help enhance Lehigh Valley boxing program
May 16, 2023

Mickley-Prydun Farm restoration project receives $96,000 state grant
May 16, 2023

Cementon Bridge in Whitehall Township is being replaced. Here’s what we know about the project
May 15, 2023

Transportation project in Lehigh County receives $22.5 million in federal funding
May 09, 2023

$22.5M in federal funding to go towards replacing Cementon Bridge in Lehigh County
May 09, 2023

McNeill, Miller Senior Fair to be held May 19
May 08, 2023

PA House Passes Bill to Require Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Child Care Centers
Apr 27, 2023

General Assembly passes historic breast cancer screening bill
Apr 26, 2023

Bill to protect children from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning passes House
Apr 26, 2023

CO detector bill, inspired by Allentown daycare poisoning, passes state House
Apr 26, 2023

Pa. House passes bill requiring carbon monoxide detectors in child care centers
Apr 26, 2023

Lehigh Valley lawmaker’s bill to require carbon monoxide detectors in day cares passes Pa. House
Apr 26, 2023

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities
Apr 13, 2023