Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12

(Dec 12, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Electric school buses, free AP exams, last dollar scholarships among bills moved in Pa. House committee

(Dec 12, 2023)

House Bill 1743 from Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, would put the Pennsylvania School Boards Association in charge of providing required training for school board directors. Read more

 

Cartwright: Return of rail service ‘a once in a lifetime opportunity’

(Dec 11, 2023)

At a news conference at his Scranton office Monday morning, Cartwright and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, joined with state and local leaders to celebrate their recent announcement of a major milestone in bringing the Amtrak passenger rail service back between Scranton and New York City. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4

(Dec 04, 2023)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Aging: Senior Community Center Grants Who May Apply: Pennsylvania Senior Community Centers with an existing, contractual relationship with an Area Agency on Aging. Use: To help Pennsylvania’s Senior Community Centers increase participation and programming Funds: Up to $2 million in grant funding is available. Grants vary depending on staff levels. Application Deadline: December 15, 2023 More information: Aging Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention and Prevention Who May Apply: Community-based organizations with 501(c)(3) designation, institutions of higher education, municipalities, district attorneys, and counties, Use: Effective local intervening and preventive measures to stop gun and group violence that is occurring across the state in both the short- and long-term Funds: $40 million in state funding is available for two tracks: VIP Grants: Applicants can request up to 50% of their operating budget up to $950,00 total. Coordinated Community Violence Intervention Strategies Projects (CCVI): Applicants can request up to $3 million in total funding over a 36-month period (funding match required). PCCD anticipates approving only 2-3 CCVI projects. Application Deadline: January 18, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Read more

 

E-MAIL, NOV. 30: Helping veterans connect with resources

(Nov 30, 2023)

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

 

Madden hosts Veterans Expo

(Nov 21, 2023)

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

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)

(Nov 15, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Legislation geared toward proper use of state grant funding passes state House, heads to state Senate

(Nov 14, 2023)

"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

 

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23

(Nov 02, 2023)

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

 

Pennsylvania gets four new laws for fireworks, floods, fertilizer, organic food

(Nov 02, 2023)

“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

 

Shapiro signs bill to make Pa. Preferred Organic label permanent

(Nov 01, 2023)

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

 

Madden invites veterans to attend Nov. 17 expo

(Oct 30, 2023)

“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

 

E-MAIL, OCT. 27: Improving the response to mental health crises

(Oct 27, 2023)

Plus we look ahead to my Nov. 17 Veterans Expo, issue a reminder for PT/RR, and much more. Read more

 

Pashinski and Madden’s PA Preferred Organic trademark bill passes Senate

(Oct 27, 2023)

House Bill 157 will establish the Pennsylvania Preferred Organic Program in statute in addition to the Pennsylvania Preferred Program. Read more

 

Pashinski and Madden’s PA Preferred Organic trademark bill passes Senate

(Oct 24, 2023)

"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

 

Madden introduces "Christian Hall Prevention Resolution"

(Oct 17, 2023)

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

 

Forthcoming legislation would increase interagency coordination for mental health crises

(Oct 17, 2023)

“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

 

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities

(Oct 11, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that are open for applications. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (10/03/2023)

(Oct 03, 2023)

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

 

E-MAIL, SEPT. 28: Distribution center, warehouse proliferation discussed at town hall

(Sep 28, 2023)

Also, noting some important election dates, and some pictures from the community. Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12
Dec 12, 2023

Electric school buses, free AP exams, last dollar scholarships among bills moved in Pa. House committee
Dec 12, 2023

Cartwright: Return of rail service ‘a once in a lifetime opportunity’
Dec 11, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4
Dec 04, 2023

E-MAIL, NOV. 30: Helping veterans connect with resources
Nov 30, 2023

Madden hosts Veterans Expo
Nov 21, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)
Nov 15, 2023

Legislation geared toward proper use of state grant funding passes state House, heads to state Senate
Nov 14, 2023

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23
Nov 02, 2023

Pennsylvania gets four new laws for fireworks, floods, fertilizer, organic food
Nov 02, 2023

Shapiro signs bill to make Pa. Preferred Organic label permanent
Nov 01, 2023

Madden invites veterans to attend Nov. 17 expo
Oct 30, 2023

E-MAIL, OCT. 27: Improving the response to mental health crises
Oct 27, 2023

Pashinski and Madden’s PA Preferred Organic trademark bill passes Senate
Oct 27, 2023

Pashinski and Madden’s PA Preferred Organic trademark bill passes Senate
Oct 24, 2023

Madden introduces "Christian Hall Prevention Resolution"
Oct 17, 2023

Forthcoming legislation would increase interagency coordination for mental health crises
Oct 17, 2023

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities
Oct 11, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (10/03/2023)
Oct 03, 2023

E-MAIL, SEPT. 28: Distribution center, warehouse proliferation discussed at town hall
Sep 28, 2023