HARRISBURG, May 16 -- Rep. Maureen Madden today announced the Pennsylvania House passed her legislation that would expand access to a Medication for Opioid Use Disorder program in county jails across the state. The bill passed the House with broad bipartisan support 192-11. “Today marks a significant step forward in our fight against the opioid epidemic that continues to devastate communities across Pennsylvania,” said Madden, D-Monroe. “By passing my legislation, we are ensuring that county jails would have the ability to offer all FDA-approved medications, including buprenorphine and its long-acting injectable form, Sublocade. for opioid use disorder. This legislation would remove outdated restrictions and empower local facilities to provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment to individuals struggling with addiction.” Currently, Act 80 of 2015, which set up a treatment grant program for county jails to help inmates experiencing substance use disorder, limits county jails to offering only naltrexone (Vivitrol) for MOUD, a medication that requires individuals to undergo detoxification before use. In contrast, buprenorphine and Sublocade can be administered without the need for detox, offering a more accessible and effective treatment option for many individuals. “The opioid crisis does not discriminate, and neither should our approach to treatment,” Madden said. “By aligning county 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
Here are several grant programs that recently opened 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
Plus info on PT/RR, Pocono Pride Fastpitch Softball, summer events, and more. Read more
During the hearing, State Rep. Maureen Madden said many people who live in Monroe County and the Poconos are from New York and New Jersey. "This is really a long time coming for us," she said. "This is a no brainer." Read more
In another smart development, the state House has passed a bill introduced by Democratic Rep. Maureen Madden of Monroe County, enabling county jails to provide treatment access at least equal to that in the state prison system. Read more
Samuelson said the bill received overwhelming, bipartisan support in both the state House and state Senate, and thanked the HB 1100’s primary co-sponsors, State Reps. Patty Kim, D-Dauphin/Cumberland, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster, Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, and Maureen Madden, D-Monroe. Read more
Monthly email also tackles statute of limitations reform, opioid addiction treatment in county prisons, services available at my district office, and more. Read more
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