Plus my appointment to a national program, a congrats to new local officials, and other news from the Capitol and the 115th Legislative District. Read more
At Middle Smithfield Township Community & Cultural Center and Library on Nov. 17, PA state Rep. Maureen Madden hosted a three-hour Veterans Expo to connect veterans and their loved ones with a one-stop shop for state and federal resources available to them. Read more
There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
"If you apply for and receive state funding for a project, then you should adhere to the stipulations that come with the funding," Madden said. "Misuse of grant funding for any reason is unacceptable and unethical. I'm delighted to support Representatives Kenyatta and O'Mara in cosponsoring this Clawback Act legislation to protect taxpayers by targeting the rare but costly misdeeds in the state grant and loan processes." Read more
Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more
“Under our legislation, the Pennsylvania Preferred Organic Program would be established in statute in addition to the Pennsylvania Preferred Program,” according to the bill’s sponsors Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and Rep. Maureen Madden. Read more
House Bill 157, sponsored by state Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne) and Maureen Madden (D-Monroe) to permanently establish the PA Preferred Organic label was signed into law by Shapiro on Wednesday. Read more
“This event presents an opportunity to express my gratitude to our service members and the significant role that veterans play in our community. Attendees will be able to take advantage of the one-stop shop to learn about the local, state and federal resources and services that are available to them as veterans,” said Madden, D-Monroe. Read more
Plus we look ahead to my Nov. 17 Veterans Expo, issue a reminder for PT/RR, and much more. Read more
House Bill 157 will establish the Pennsylvania Preferred Organic Program in statute in addition to the Pennsylvania Preferred Program. Read more
"Here's something that has proven to work well since the initial program launched in 2019, and it clearly has broad, bipartisan support," said Madden, who said she’s observed and enjoyed the success of Pocono Organics in Monroe County. Read more
The resolution would create a joint state government commission with a panel of various experts who would to study the relationship between the 9-1-1 system and the new 9-8-8 mental health crisis hotline. Read more
“The goal of this commission is to find solutions that will help save lives and protect the most vulnerable in our society,” Madden said at a press conference on Tuesday. Read more
Here are several grant programs that are open for applications. Read more
Also, noting some important election dates, and some pictures from the community. Read more
“It seeks to give a framework for municipalities to enact impact studies and environmental studies including traffic too, before these types of land-use decisions are made” says Jacob A. Pride, District Office Director, State Representative Maureen Madden. Read more
“The building of warehouses and distribution centers is among the biggest issues important to those of us in Monroe County, and I’m grateful to Mr. Muñoz and Dr. Jackson for taking time out of their Saturday to talk about what we’re doing in the Poconos to ensure these structures are built responsibly and in environmentally friendly ways,” Madden said. Read more
“We will have a lively discussion about what has happened so far during the 2023-24 legislative session at the state Capitol, talk about community priorities and warehouse development in our region, and even more topics as time allows,” said Madden. Read more
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