Rep. Maureen E. Madden, a Democrat from Monroe County, said Swift was worthy of recognition because she has used her fame to promote issues important to Democrats, including women’s rights and protecting the environment. Read more
There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
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
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
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
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
"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
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