HARRISBURG, Sept. 21 – Insurance companies would be required to provide coverage for prostate cancer screenings under legislation introduced by state Rep. Jeanne McNeill. “Prostate cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer among men and it affects our husbands, fathers, brothers, loved ones and friends,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “By requiring coverage in insurance policies, we ensure that our friends and family receive the proper care they deserve early enough before it is too late.” According to data from the American Cancer Society, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The illness can also lay dormant for many years without going detected; screenings can help find the cancer at an early stage. Under McNeill’s bill, insurers would be required to provide access to prostate-specific antigen blood tests and digital rectal examinations annually to those identified as being at average or high risk of prostate cancer. These screenings would be administered under the screening guidelines provided by the American Cancer Society. Added McNeill, “I have always believed in access to quality health care, and I hope my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will work together so we can protect Pennsylvanians from this terrible illness.” House Bill 2842 has bipartisan support and has been referred to the House Insurance Committee for consideration. Read more
HARRISBURG, Sept. 20 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill today announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved a $250,000 Flood Mitigation Program grant for the Borough of Catasauqua. “This funding will help to protect the residents of the Borough of Catasauqua from the impacts and dangers of future flooding,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “I am honored to support this project and help the borough make these preemptive flooding measures and provide a greater peace of mind for residents.” According to McNeill, the borough will use the funding to mitigate flooding near Lehigh Valley International Airport by making necessary water drainage improvements along Tioga, Williams, Main and Erie streets and Pennsylvania Avenue. The project will involve installing a new network of storm pipes and manholes. Funded through Act 13 of 2012, FMP provides funding for statewide initiatives to assist with flood mitigation projects. The CFA was established in 2004 as an independent agency of the Department of Community and Economic Development to administer Pennsylvania's economic stimulus packages . Read more
COPLAY, Sept. 19 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill today announced she has secured additional funding up to $50,000 through a state grant to help the ongoing improvement project at historic Samuel Balliet Stadium in Coplay. “Samuel Balliet Stadium continues to be one of the most recognized facilities in the baseball community in the Lehigh Valley and we need to support the efforts underway to breathe new life back into the complex, restore its legacy, and return it to its former glory as the crown jewel of baseball stadiums in the area,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “As the stadium is getting ready to install a completely new lighting system, it is critical that the bleachers and stands will be safe for the patrons who will be attending games and events.” According to McNeill, Coplay Sports Inc. has requested additional state funding to replace broken and unsafe bleachers and for upgrades to the field. The grant will provide $20,000 to replace the bleachers and $30,000 for infield and outfield materials and equipment. Earlier this month, McNeill helped secure over $243,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development which will be used to replace the stadium lights that were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy back in 2012. The stadium was built in the 1940s and was named after Samuel “Sammy” Balliet, a local American Legion Baseball coach for the Coplay Athletic Association throughout the 1950s and 1960s. His teams Read more
BETHLEHEM, Sept. 13 – The Lehigh Valley will receive economic development funding to support area small businesses from $246.8 million of American Rescue Plan funding that is being distributed across Pennsylvania, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today. The funding will be distributed through the State Small Business Credit Initiative and will be utilized by local economic development partners who will make direct equity investments and loans to small businesses that can grow and expand job opportunities throughout the commonwealth, including in the Lehigh Valley. “As we saw throughout the pandemic, small businesses are the backbone of the local and state economies and they need support in order for them to succeed and the economy to grow and thrive,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “I am excited to see the funding come to Bethlehem where it will help new and innovative businesses succeed and stay in Pennsylvania.” According to McNeill, $19,678,479 was awarded to Ben Franklin Technology Partners Northeastern Pennsylvania, which is based in Bethlehem and covers the Lehigh Valley. It was part of nearly $123 million in Direct Venture Investment funding which was awarded statewide. An additional $123.8 million in Revolving Loan funds was also awarded statewide which provides funding to economic development organizations to create or recapitalize revolving loan funds to support financing for Pennsylvania small businesses. For more information Read more
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WHITEHALL, Sept. 6 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans her monthly veterans support program will be held on Monday, Sept. 26 at her district office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. “We need to ensure our veterans have the care and support they need following their service to our country,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “This is a great opportunity for veterans to learn about all of the available benefits and programs and receive assistance with the application process.” A representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will be in her office to provide information on education, health care, death benefits and other programs and services. According to McNeill, appointments with the outreach specialist are usually available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Due to a scheduling conflict this month, the outreach specialist will not be available on Monday, Sept. 19 – the third Monday this month. Instead, appointments are being accepted for Monday, Sept. 26 to offer this service. Read more
COPLAY, Sept. 2 – State funding totaling $243,545 has been awarded to Coplay Sports Inc. for a critical upgrade at Samuel Balliet Stadium, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today. The grant, funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development , will be used for the replacement of lights at Samuel Balliet Stadium which were destroyed by hurricane Sandy in October 2012. “It’s been inspiring to see the community and businesses coming together over the years to repair the park, but without lights the stadium has not been able to be utilized to its original, full potential,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “Now, nearly 10 years after Sandy left her devastation on this historic sports landmark, this funding will ensure Samuel Balliet Stadium will once again be the place schools and teams use for playoffs and night games. This will also benefit the community as well by providing another venue option for concerts and evening events.” Samuel Balliet Stadium was built back in the 1940s and was named after Samuel “Sammy” Balliet, a local American Legion Baseball coach for the Coplay Athletic Association throughout the 1950s and 1960s. His teams went on to win a total of 6 PA State Championships. Read more
Shut off for nearly a decade since Superstorm Sandy added the stadium lights to its long list of casualties in late October of 2012, State Representative Jeanne McNeill took a swing at the problem and in the eyes of the Coplay and local baseball community, has hit a home run. Read more
WHITEHALL, Sept. 1 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is pleased to announce expanded weekly constituent outreach hours for residents of West Bethlehem starting Friday, Sept. 9. “My staff and I proudly offer satellite office hours in Fountain Hill as an option for seniors or residents who cannot travel or make it to my main district office in Whitehall,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “I am pleased to be able to expand this service and give another option for people living in the Bethlehem area the same quality service they would receive at my main office and assistance with any state-related issues.” A member of McNeill’s staff will be available on Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the DAR House, also known as the Log Cabin, 717 Eighth Ave., Bethlehem. The only exception is Friday, Dec. 2 as the location is already booked that date for a holiday engagement. McNeill recommended following her on social media at www.facebook.com/RepMcNeill and on Twitter @RepMcNeill for updates to the schedule. McNeill’s office can help people with state Transportation Department problems or questions, Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms, PACE prescription-drug assistance for qualified senior citizens, obtaining birth or death certificates and much more. For more information, please call McNeill’s main office at 610-266-1273. Read more
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The new PBB will enhance the operational efficiency for passengers and employees and improve Transportation Security Administration compliance, according to a news release from state Reps. Maureen Madden and Jeanne McNeill. Read more
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WHITEHALL, Aug. 24 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill will be holding a free shredding and electronics recycling event Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the parking lot of Francis H. Sheckler Elementary School, 251 N. 14th St., Catasauqua. “Thieves will go to great lengths to access your personal information to either get your money or steal your identity and simply throwing away documents just isn’t a safe thing to do,” McNeill said. “Shredding is a way to safely get rid of your old, personal documents and this event is a great one-stop shop to also safely dispose of your unwanted electronics to help ensure harmful chemicals don’t pollute our environment.” Participants must be a resident of either the Borough of Catasauqua or Hanover Township, both in Lehigh County, and proof of residency will be required. Those residents can bring their unwanted electronics, as well as any documents to be shredded to this year’s event. There is no fee for items such as computers, monitors, DVD and video players or gaming systems, but there is a fee for televisions. For computer monitors it is $18, for TVs under 42” it is $38, for models over 42”, projection, in wooden cabinets, tubes, or broken TVs it is $55. There is a limit of ten boxes of documents per vehicle. McNeill and her staff will also provide information about preventing identity theft from the state Attorney General’s office and various state Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development: Election Integrity Grant Program (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Pennsylvania counties. Use : To support the work of county governments and their election offices. Funds : Funding is allocated proportionally based upon the number of registered voters within the county in the previous primary election. Application Deadline : August 15, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/Login.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Transportation: Rail Freight Assistance Program (Funding Source: Multimodal Transportation Fund) Who May Apply : Freight railroads, freight railroad-served shippers, and economic development entities. Use : To support investment in rail freight infrastructure. Funds : The maximum state funding for a RFAP project is 70 percent of the total project costs, not to exceed $700,000. Application Deadline : September 2, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.penndot.pa.gov/Doing-Business/RailFreightAndPorts/Pages/Grants-and-Loans.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Transportation: Rail Transportation Assistance Program (Funding Source: General Obligation Debt) Who May Apply : Freight railroads, freight railroad-served Read more
WHITEHALL, July 29 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans her monthly veterans support program will be held on Monday, Aug. 15 at her district office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall . “Veterans are entitled to benefits for their service to their country and there may be some programs which they may not know about,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “This is a great opportunity for veterans to meet in person with an outreach specialist to review these benefits and programs and also receive assistance with the application process.” According to McNeill, a representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will be in her office to provide information on education, health care and death benefits. Appointments with the outreach specialist are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Those interested in meeting with the specialist should make an appointment by calling 610-266-1273. Read more
WHITEHALL, July 8 – Area veterans are invited to take part in the monthly support program at the office of state Rep. Jeanne McNeill. “The veterans outreach program is a great way for those who served our country to learn about the programs and services to which they are entitled,” McNeill said. “The specialist also provides guidance in applying for those programs and services for those who qualify. I’m pleased we’re able to offer this popular service to residents, and I encourage those who served to make an appointment.” A representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will be in McNeill's office at 1080 Schadt Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, July 18 to provide information on services available to veterans and their families. The representative will be available to discuss education, health care and death benefits. Legion membership is not required to take advantage of the help, but anyone interested in speaking to the advisers is encouraged to schedule an appointment through McNeill’s office at 610-266-1273. Read more
HARRISBURG, July 7 – State Rep. Jeanne McNeill said she applauds the historic $1.1 billion increase in education funding that was part of the bipartisan budget deal which passed the House of Representatives today. “Making investments in education means making investments in Pennsylvania’s future and I am pleased to see such a truly historic investment in education in this year’s state budget,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “This funding will help ensure every student has a chance to succeed.” McNeill said these Basic Education Funding amounts will be awarded to the following school districts in the 133rd Legislative District: Catasauqua Area School District - $5.29 million (7.0% increase over last year). Salisbury Twp. School District - $3.14 million (14.7% increase over last year). Whitehall-Coplay School District - $10.6 million (16.1% increase over last year). McNeill added other positive highlights in the state spending plan include $140 million for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and increased investments for long-term living and nursing facilities, as well as funding for clean streams, and water and sewer projects. “The state budget process is never easy but spending plans like this one do not come that often. To be able to support these programs and still set aside funding in the state’s Rainy Day Fund for emergencies means this is a great deal for Pennsylvania and I am proud Read more
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