On this episode of Monroe Matters, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden breaks down the 2019-20 state budget, including passage of a state-administered healthcare exchange and Pennsylvania's first Farm Bill. Plus, we visit the grand opening of the Women's Military Museum in Mount Pocono. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden attended a drug overdose simulation in Lehigh County at the Lehigh Valley Hospital and learned about the new ways medical students and staff are being trained to address those battling addiction. Read more
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Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden participated in a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing in Allentown to discuss the importance of career and technical education in Pennsylvania. Madden says college isn't for everyone and with a growing need for skilled laborers, CTE students can find good jobs with family-sustaining wages right out of school. Read more
HARRISBURG, July 11 – State Rep. Maureen Madden is pleased to announce $305,000 in state grants today were awarded to help fund various affordable housing opportunities throughout Monroe County. Read more
HARRISBURG, July 1 – State Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, attended today’s bill signing that invests more than $23 million in Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry to grow opportunities and resources, remove barriers to entry, and cultivate future generations of leaders within the business. “I fully support and voted for this program that would preserve agriculture which is one of our prize industries in Pennsylvania,” Madden said. The plan includes the following: Agriculture business development and succession planning – which provides $2 million to help farmers create a business plan to meet their needs and a realty transfer tax exemption for any transfer of preserved farmland to a qualified beginning farmer. Creating more processing capabilities to accommodate a growing animal agriculture sector through the Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program, Center for Animal Agriculture Excellence and incentivizing access to meat processing inspections. Removing regulatory burdens and strengthening the state’s business climate. Strengthening Pennsylvania’s workforce to ensure the next generation is prepared to lead by establishing the Agriculture and Rural Youth Organization Grant Program and the Pennsylvania Farm to School Grant Program. Protecting agriculture infrastructure with the Pennsylvania Rapid Response Disaster Readiness Account. Increasing market opportunities and making Read more
During debate over the 2019-20 state budget, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden speaks about compromises in this year's budget and the need to fund education more equitably. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden spoke on the House floor in opposition of legislation that would repeal General Assistance in Pennsylvania. She explains why this program is critical to impoverished people in Pennsylvania. Read more
On this episode of Monroe Matters, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden sits down with a special group of elected women who are true leaders of the community to discuss local issues and the importance of women holding office. Read more
State Rep. Maureen Madden is pleased the state House of Representatives passed legislation that would require charter schools to share student records with one another within 10 days of receiving the request. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Women's Military Museum in Mount Pocono. Madden says the museum, founded by Ret. Sgt. Major Claudette Williams, will raise awareness for women who serve and highlight the many roles women have played in the military over the years. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 10 – State Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, today joined fellow colleagues at a state Capitol news conference to unveil a package of bills addressing sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace in Pennsylvania. Madden’s legislation would ensure that all workers across the state are safeguarded with legal protections against workplace sexual harassment and discrimination. Currently, these protections under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act only apply to employers with four or more employees. “Because of this, we have left these hardworking employees vulnerable to workplace harassment and discrimination and I plan to continue to defend them and change the laws,” Madden said. Madden’s legislation would protect 314,000 more workers, including full-time nannies, housekeepers and other domestic workers, independent contractors and interns – from workplace harassment and abuse. According to the 2015 census, there are approximately 153,000 companies with four or fewer employees. ###rc/2019/agh l:\print\releases\sexualharrassment.115 Attention news editors: Madden video from today’s news conference can be downloaded here. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden hosted her third annual Women's Day Expo at Stroudsburg Junior High School, connecting women and men with a variety of state-related and local programs that are available to them and their families Read more
STROUDSBURG, June 6 – State Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, is inviting everyone to her third annual Women’s Day Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Stroudsburg Junior High School, 1901 Chipperfield Drive. Read more
I am proud to support Gov. Tom Wolf's plan to invest millions of dollars into career training for our students. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden met with rural residents in Price Township to learn about their struggles living without broadband internet access. Madden discussed ways to help get them connected, including Governor Wolf's Restore Pennsylvania initiative, which would invest in rebuilding our state's infrastructure including expanded access to broadband for rural communities. Read more
As you may know, REAL ID is now available for Pennsylvanians who want one. Effective October 1, 2020, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID to enter federal facilities that require identification, a military installation and board a domestic commercial flight. To get your REAL ID, gather the following documents: Proof of identity: (original or certified copy of a birth certificate or valid, unexpired U.S. Passport or passport card. Social Security Card Two proofs of current, physical PA address: examples include current, unexpired PA license or ID, PA vehicle registration, auto insurance card, or utility bill with the same name and address. Proof of all legal name changes: Certified marriage certificate, court order or divorce decree issued by your county’s family court. Visit one of the 12 PennDOT REAL ID Centers to receive your REAL ID at the time of service or your local PennDOT Driver License Center to receive your REAL ID within 15 business days. You DO NOT need a REAL ID to: Drive. Vote. Access hospitals. Visit the post office. Access federal courts. Apply for or receive federal benefits, such as Social Security or veterans’ benefits. A REAL ID driver's license or photo ID costs a one-time fee of $30, plus a renewal fee ($30.50 for a four-year, non-commercial driver's license or photo ID). More information on REAL ID is available here . Read more
At a Capitol rally, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden stood with Gov. Wolf and fellow legislators to promote the Restore PA Initiative, a program which would invest in restoring blighted properties, expanding access to broadband internet, and strengthening Pennsylvania's transportation infrastructure. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden spoke out against legislation that would take away a woman’s right to choose. She explains how House Bill 321 makes false promises to help protect babies with Down syndrome. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 3 – State Rep. Maureen Madden is reintroducing legislation that would require school districts and charter schools to share student records with one another within 10 days of receiving the request. Read more
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