Looking to build on the continued success of the Northeast region in the Commonwealth, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill assumed the role of chair of the Northeast Democratic Delegation in the PA House of Representatives today, a role previously held by state Rep. Maureen Madden. Read more
The funding will be used to help create a mixed-use, 5-story, urban development, complete with a 110-room hotel, roof top bar and restaurant, breakfast cafe, and conference space. Read more
On behalf of Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden, Northeast Delegation Director Geoff Morrow sits down with Stand with Parkland president Tony Montalto, whose 14-year-old daughter, Gina Rose, was among those killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre on Valentine's Day 2018. Read more
“With another budget surplus and our commonwealth needing infrastructure improvements of various degrees to ensure driver and pedestrian safety and access, I was thrilled with today’s announcement and how these three projects in particular will impact Monroe County residents,” Madden said. Read more
“I am glad to see this money being returned to our area so that Lafayette College can make improvements to the immediate vicinity of the campus and the adjoining neighborhood to keep pedestrians safe,” said Freeman, D-Northampton. Read more
“Today’s announcement is a substantial investment in Hanover Township’s infrastructure, which will improve public safety, mobility and quality of life for residents,” Pashinski said. Read more
“I’m grateful for this investment, and always welcome opportunities allowing money returned to our area. The Ironton Rail Trail is very popular and there’s no doubt that this funding will provide improvements and add needed space for welcoming additional visitors.” Read more
“The funding will enable both Dickson City Borough and the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority to make important upgrades and public safety improvements." Read more
On this episode of Monroe Matters, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden visits the Women Veterans Museum to learn about the history of women serving our country in the military. Also, we visit Create & Be art studio for their Black Culture in the 'Burg event, celebrating Black art and culture in the Poconos. Read more
This partnership will advance regenerative organic research as well as farmer education at North America’s largest Regenerative Organic Certified Farm. Read more
King’s President the Rev. Thomas Looney thanked Gov. Tom Wolf, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, state Sen. John Yudichak, I-Swoyersville and Mayor George Brown for their support of the project. Read more
“As a community, we must resist becoming numb to these appalling acts and rise as unified people with the underlying goal of ceasing the violence." Read more
State Rep. Maureen Madden (D-115) said she was excited about the new resort drawing not only out-of-state visitors, but local guests looking for a weekend getaway and just about anyone else, including "the family that can afford $400 to $600 a night, or the family that wants to pick up their RV, throw their little hibachi in there and barbecue." Read more
Madden noted that the funds could be especially beneficial to mothers in the commonwealth, who she said have struggled to work due to the rise in child chare costs. Read more
"Even as the economy recovers in record fashion and unemployment numbers continue to drop, we’re still facing worldwide inflation, and the higher cost of living is impeding the recovery of working-class families who are the lifeblood of our communities,” said Madden. Read more
Legislation that would help communities turn blighted properties into affordable housing options was approved Tuesday by the House Urban Affairs Committee, according to the bill's author state Rep. Robert Freeman. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg believes that the Pennsylvania House should address the deep education funding inadequacies and implement the Fair Funding Formula. He believes that doing so would put every child on equal footing for a prosperous future. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer believes that the #PaHouse should act now and fully implement the #FairFundingFormula. He encourages parents from across the Lehigh Valley and beyond to call the GOP majority and insist public education get the attention it deserves this budget season. Read more
The GMVC is looking to hire nurse aides, nurse aide trainees, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses and an adaptive equipment technician. Anyone interested can learn more and even apply by attending a GMVC job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27 at 401 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18503. Read more
The New Jersey Transit board voted 8 to 1 Wednesday to award Schiavone Construction Co., LLC, of Secaucus, a $32,410,490 contract to renovate a railroad tunnel and restore 2.8 miles of railroad tracks on the route where the Scranton-to-New York City train could someday rumble. Read more
Before proudly voting 'no' on a bill attacking transgender student-athletes, PA state Rep. Maureen Madden stood in solidarity with brave high school and college activists from her own community who regularly rally in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Being who you are, she said, is always OK and always acceptable. Read more
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