You may be eligible for an additional property tax rebate, Supplemental LIHEAP payments, and more

Rep. Jeanne McNeill August 7, 2026 | 3:06 PM

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Dear Neighbors,

I hope this email finds you well.

I want to share with you some valuable information on state programs and services and exciting updates from around the district. My staff and I are available to assist you with your concerns and access to state-related programs and services at my Whitehall office, located at 1080 Schadt Ave., so please stop by or call 610-266-1273.

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And thank you for allowing me into your inbox to keep you informed of what’s happening in Harrisburg and our legislative district.

You may be eligible for an additional property tax rebate

If you own your home, live in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and received a property tax rebate from the state last year, you could be eligible for an additional property tax rebate from the Whitehall-Coplay School District.

Please contact my office at (610) 266-1273 for further information.

Supplemental LIHEAP payments

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced that it’s issuing a $100 supplemental payment to eligible households in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The additional payment is from remaining funds from the previous year.

Approximately, 193,000 households will receive a notice informing them that they are eligible for the supplement. The payment will automatically be issued directly to the household’s utility provider to use on an outstanding heating or current energy bill.

Read more about the LIHEAP supplemental payment here.

Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit delivers millions in relief

Pennsylvania’s new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit has already delivered nearly $217 million in tax relief to more than 876,000 Pennsylvanians during the 2025 tax filing season. As additional tax returns are processed, the Shapiro Administration expects the program to provide approximately $220 million to as many as 940,000 residents by the end of the year.

Created as part of the 2025-26 state budget, the WPTC is modeled after the federal Earned Income Tax Credit and provides eligible working families with a state tax credit equal to 10% of their federal EITC, worth up to $805 in its first year.

The credit is helping families cope with rising everyday costs by putting more money back into their pockets. The Department of Revenue streamlined the application process by automatically calculating the credit for many online filers and has launched an online eligibility calculator to help more Pennsylvanians determine whether they qualify.

Investing in your safety

Nonprofit organizations can apply now for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to enhance security and protect against hate crimes at their facilities. I voted to include this $10 million program administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency in the 2026-27 state budget.

Grants can range from $5,000 to $150,000 for a variety of eligible items, including:

Safety and security planning and training;
To purchase safety and security equipment and technology;
To upgrade existing structures that enhance safety and security; and
Vulnerability and threat assessments.

The deadline for organizations to apply online is Thursday, Sept. 10.

Veterans assistance programs

No veteran should face hardship alone. The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs' Veterans Temporary Assistance program offers eligible veterans and surviving dependents support for essentials—food, shelter, fuel, clothing—up to $1,600 in a 12-month period.

Since the program's launch, it has delivered $8.6M in aid to 9,650+ service members, veterans, and families. To learn more, click here.

Pathways to a career as a PA State Trooper expanded

The Pennsylvania State Police is expanding opportunities for students and aspiring law enforcement professionals through partnerships with colleges and universities.

Through the Academy Internship Program, eligible college seniors can complete their final semester at the PSP Academy, earn academic credits, and begin their careers as a trooper after successfully completing cadet training. Interested students must apply by Sept. 30.

The 2026-27 state budget provides funding for approximately 380 new cadet appointments, reinforcing efforts to strengthen public safety and recruit the next generation of troopers.

Learn more at https://patrooper.com/.

Attending a ribbon-cutting for a new local restaurant

It was great to be at the grand opening of a new restaurant in the 133rd District! Chicken Salad Chick. Amanda and Ernest Greenford cut the ribbon on the new restaurant. The chicken salad was delicious! Good luck to Amanda and Ernest!