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 participated in a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing in Wilkes-Barre focused on making health care more affordable for all Pennsylvanians. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden stood with union workers to promote her Workplace Freedom Act legislation that would allow public sector workers to form a union with a simple majority card check vote, rather than the lengthy bureaucratic process that workers currently have to go through. Read more
State lawmakers are re-introducing a new bill that aims to ease the process of creating a union.Its called the Workplace Freedom Act.Democratic State Rep. Maureen Madden along with Republican State Rep. Tom Mehaffie are sponsoring the bill.Madden held a news conference Wednesday along with members of the SEIU in Scranton.It would allow public sector workers to form a union with a simple majority check vote, rather than going through a card check and secret ballot election. Read more
A number of people attending a rally in downtown Scranton tonight on the workplace freedom act legislation. State Representative Maureen Madden and other lawmakers were joined by members of unions to push for the legislation. Madden and State Representative Tom Mehaffie, plan to re-introduce the act that allows workers to form a union with a simple majority card check- rather than a lengthy process. Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 11 – To better protect workers, independent contractors and even volunteers at businesses of all sizes, House Democratic lawmakers announced new proposals today to help end workplace discrimination and harassment. The “Work Without Fear – It’s Your Right” plan is designed to give people the tools they need to protect themselves and their coworkers while also helping companies make sure everyone knows the rules. The plan includes: The PA Fairness Act – sponsored by Rep. Dan Frankel, Allegheny County – finally brings Pennsylvania into line with surrounding states by making sure nobody can be fired from a job or denied housing because of who they are or who they love. Until now, we’ve been counting on individual counties and cities to do the right thing and people and our economy has suffered. Give Victims Time for Justice – sponsored by Rep. Margo Davidson, Delaware County, and Rep Mary Isaacson, Philadelphia – gives victims the power to choose when to seek justice and guarantees them a right to trial by jury to seek damages by extending the timeline to file a complaint beyond the current 180 days. Ignorance is No Excuse – sponsored by Rep. Melissa Shusterman, Chester & Montgomery counties, makes sure workers and employers have the facts by requiring Employment Fair Practices notices posted in the workplace to include clear descriptions and examples of abuse so everyone is on the Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 1 – State Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, announced today that a Stroud Township project will received more than $500,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The $521,616 grant will assist the township in replacing an existing steel beam crossing that carries Mervine Road over Cherry Creek, allowing motor vehicles and pedestrians to continue accessing the road. “I am happy to see this important project receive support from the state and PennDOT,” Madden said. “This grant will provide important improvements to Mervine Road, ensuring the safety of our community members and general maintenance benefitting those who regularly utilize the roadway.” The Stroud Township project is one of 50 projects awarded grants from the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. For more information about the program, visit www.penndot.gov and click on Multimodal Program under the “Projects & Programs” button. Read more
Rep. Maureen Madden is encouraging everyone to engage in heart healthy lifestyles. Madden believes everyone needs to raise awareness and urge family, friends and neighbors to try and lower their risk of developing heart disease. Rep Madden stands with her colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in support of heart month. Go red for women! Read more
Forms for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for the 2018 tax year are available – and my office staff is ready to help you file yours for free! Read more
State Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, is pleased the Hospice House and inpatient hospice services in Monroe County will resume operation upon approvals and staffing the facility. Representatives of Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono and an advisory committee of community members who formed to assess the facility’s future made the announcement today after a 90-day review which concluded that reopening the facility for local inpatient services would be in the area’s best interest. "Monroe County's first and only hospice center, built by the people, for the people, is finally re-opening its doors,” Madden said. “The residents expressed sadness and anger when the hospice closed, and protested over the loss of such a vital part of the community. Their voices have been heard and this needed facility and its services again will be available to the community." Madden said the opening of the East Brown Street facility in East Stroudsburg is dependent upon regulatory approvals from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and how quickly staff can be hired. The committee also recommended building referrals and increased community awareness throughout Monroe County and northeast Pennsylvania. In addition, the facility will hold an open house as efforts to resume inpatient services continue. Madden said formal evaluations every six months and a review every two years will be conducted. Planning also continues to display Read more
On this edition of Monroe Matters, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden provides an update on the outsourcing of transportation in the Pocono Mountain School District, talking with administrators, bus drivers, and other groups who are working to find a solution. Madden also discusses her legislative priorities as the 2019-20 legislative session gets underway. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden spoke with PA Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding about this year's Farm Show and the importance of the agriculture industry across Pennsylvania. Read more
Madden: proud to serve the 115th Legislative District for a second term HARRISBURG, Jan. 1 – State Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, took the oath of office to begin her second term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2019-20 legislative session. Madden, who was surrounded by family and friends on her second swearing-in day, said she is ready to continue working for her constituents by bringing much needed project funding to her district. “Just in my first term I brought home close to $10 million for local projects and I will continue to fight for the people of my district,” Madden said. "Some of my priorities involve property tax reduction, legislation to increase the minimum wage, school safety, equitable school funding, #Me Too legislation to stop workplace discrimination and sexual harassment, and legislation to stop insurers from denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions.” Madden also plans to again introduce legislation with state Rep. Thomas Mehaffie of Hershey to increase the standard of living for the working class. The proposed bill would make deciding whether to form a union easier by streamlining the election process. Madden stands with firefighters, police officers, teachers, caseworkers and every government worker by again proposing this bill. Madden successfully resolved over 10,000 constituent issues in her first term and said she plans to continue the hands-on help Read more
STROUDSBURG, Dec. 12 – The Children’s Advocacy of Monroe County was awarded $46,939 to enhance and expand child-related services within Monroe County and the surrounding counties, state Rep. Maureen Madden announced today. “Monroe County needs this type of funding to oversee the day-to-day activities at the child advocacy center,” said Madden, D-Monroe. “Centers like this are an integral part of our community development, especially when children are involved in the healing and recovery efforts.” Funding also will be used to support the salary of an executive director, an intake/administrative assistant and other operating needs. A goal of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is to increase the number of children served by child advocacy centers in Pennsylvania, increase the number of under resourced, geographically isolated, rural and /or underserved communities. Also, CCD centers seek to improve the quality of joint investigations, forensic interviews, expert medical evaluations and trauma-informed mental health interventions provided to help child abuse victims. 73 grants from six different categories totaling $5.7 million were awarded by the Children’s Advocacy Center Advisory Committee across the state. Money for grant is awarded through Act 28 of 2014 and through a portion of the NCAA’s penalty money resulting from the Penn State/Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal to aid the victims of child Read more
STROUDSBURG Dec. 6 – State Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, announced today that the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport was awarded $30,000 in grant funding. The funding will be used to acquire necessary equipment to maintain the airfield. The Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport is one of 26 airports across the state to receive a combined total of more than $6 million in state grants. “Investments into the upkeep and maintenance of the airport are necessary,” Madden said. “The airport provides significant and positive economic impact on our region, and this funding aids in assuring operations will continue to be safe and efficient.” The investments include $2.2 million in state funding from the state Transportation Department’s Aviation Development Program, which comes from the state’s jet fuel tax, and $4 million from the multimodal fund. Read more
Please download and enjoy this free 2019 calendar featuring seasonal photos of our beautiful state Capitol. Read more
As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to take a moment and highlight resources across Pennsylvania that can assist those who may be experiencing food insecurity. Read more
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Maureen Madden D-Monroe www.pahouse.com/Madden HARRISBURG, Nov. 13 – State Rep. Maureen Madden, D- Monroe, said she is pleased to announce that the state House of Representatives unanimously adopted her resolution as “National Diabetes Month” in Pennsylvania. Madden’s resolution, H.R. 1170 , calls attention to diabetes, which is a group of diseases characterized by high blood sugar that results from an insufficient production of insulin in the body. Madden said in Monroe County, the Juvenile Diabetes ‘One Walk,’ brings out many participants. “The diabetes organization in Monroe County has been doing the walk since 2012 in Stroudsburg to raise tens of thousands of dollars each year to fight this deadly disease and to help local folks with programs who’ve been diagnosed with diabetes,” Madden said. But further research and greater awareness continues to be needed, she said. “I am sure we all know someone who suffers from the disease, whether it’s a family member, friend or co-worker, and that is one of the reasons my resolution calls for a heightened understanding of diabetes which can lead to serious health complications, including heart disease, limb amputation and even death,” Madden said. According to the American Diabetes Association of Eastern Pennsylvania, Read more
As Veterans Day nears, I wanted to share information on programs that benefit veterans and their families. To those from Monroe County who have bravely served our country, thank you and Happy Veterans Day. Read more
The 2018-2019 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – LIHEAP – is accepting applications for heating assistance grants. LIHEAP offers cash grants of $200 to $1,000 that are sent directly to the utility company to defray heating costs for eligible households, and crisis benefits of up to $600 for households in immediate danger of being without heat. Remember: These are grants and do not have to be repaid. This season’s income guidelines for both LIHEAP cash and crisis grants are $18,210 for an individual, $24,690 for couples and increases for each additional person in the household. Please click here for more LIHEAP information. Please consider visiting my office if you need help filing a LIHEAP application. Besides my office, LIHEAP information is available by: Contacting local County Assistance offices by phone or in person. Calling the LIHEAP Client Helpline at 1-866-857-7095 or PA Relay at 711 for the hearing impaired. Applying online at https://www.compass.state.pa.us . Read more
I voted for legislation that would allow more senior citizens in Monroe County and across the state pay for their prescription medication. Putting people first and focusing on health care is part of the House Democrats' Plan for Pennsylvania Read more
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