E-MAIL, APRIL 20: Monroe Matters, helping veterans and more!

(Apr 20, 2022)

Plus updates and events from around the district. Read more

 

April Monroe Matters

(Apr 19, 2022)

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

 

Rodale Institute Pocono Organic Center at Pocono Organics marks new era of regenerative organic research in the Pocono Mountains region

(Apr 19, 2022)

This partnership will advance regenerative organic research as well as farmer education at North America’s largest Regenerative Organic Certified Farm. Read more

 

Margaritaville Resort Village slated for northeast Pa.'s Pocono Manor

(Apr 18, 2022)

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

 

Gov. Wolf makes stop in Poconos to promote PA Opportunity Program

(Apr 16, 2022)

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

 

Wolf, Madden Push to Send Cash Support to Pennsylvanians through $500 Million American Rescue Plan Program

(Apr 14, 2022)

"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

 

Madden: Acceptance is the New Normal

(Apr 12, 2022)

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

 

Now open for applications: Transportation, recovery housing, and public health funding opportunities

(Apr 05, 2022)

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

 

E-MAIL, March 16: Working for you at home and in Harrisburg

(Mar 16, 2022)

Information on state programs, events, legislation and much more from the desk of Rep. Madden. Read more

 

Rep. Madden's Pot of Gold Unclaimed Property Event: March 17

(Mar 11, 2022)

There is no cost to search the state database to see if you have unclaimed property. Staff in my district office can help you perform a FREE search of the unclaimed property database. Read more

 

A Sign(post) of the Times

(Mar 10, 2022)

The aptly named Waste Not Technologies is improving our environment — one yogurt cup at a time. Read more

 

Erasing the Stigma of Addiction

(Mar 10, 2022)

Recovery homes are an option for people with a history of addiction. These sober-living homes provide a place for those in recovery to ease back into society without temptations surrounding them. Read more

 

Rep. Madden 2022 Winter Newsletter: Coolbaugh Township edition

(Mar 10, 2022)

Features articles on Coolbaugh Twp. Volunteer Fire Company, We Have a Choice Justin's House for Men in Tobyhanna, Waste Not Technologies in Tobyhanna, and more. Read more

 

SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company

(Mar 07, 2022)

These volunteer firefighters are also active members of the community, participating in fire-prevention programs with local organizations, schools and older residents to install and check smoke alarms. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Student mental health and wildlife funding opportunities

(Mar 07, 2022)

Read about the latest state grant opportunities open for applications. Read more

 

February Monroe Matters

(Feb 24, 2022)

On this episode of Monroe Matters, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden breaks down Governor Wolf's state budget proposal and highlights how Monroe County students could benefit from increased education funding. Also, after commemorating the anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, we discuss Pennsylvania's efforts to keep our schools safe. Finally, we take a tour of Waste Not Technologies to see how they're recycling old yogurt cups into plastic fence posts. Read more

 

Advocates urge lawmakers to get proactive about making Pennsylvania schools safer

(Feb 16, 2022)

Max Schachter and Tony Montalto, two parents who lost children to the Parkland school shooting, shared their personal stories and research about what other states are doing to make schools safer. Read more

 

Lehigh Valley Health Network Pocono Launches Partnership to Help New Moms Build Personal Financial Skills

(Feb 10, 2022)

The department will present a nine-part virtual series to NFP participants on a variety of financial topics, including credit, avoiding fraud and scams, budgeting and spending plans, and saving and investing for long- and short-term goals. Read more

 

E-MAIL, APRIL 20: Monroe Matters, helping veterans and more!
Apr 20, 2022

April Monroe Matters
Apr 19, 2022

Rodale Institute Pocono Organic Center at Pocono Organics marks new era of regenerative organic research in the Pocono Mountains region
Apr 19, 2022

Margaritaville Resort Village slated for northeast Pa.'s Pocono Manor
Apr 18, 2022

Gov. Wolf makes stop in Poconos to promote PA Opportunity Program
Apr 16, 2022

Wolf, Madden Push to Send Cash Support to Pennsylvanians through $500 Million American Rescue Plan Program
Apr 14, 2022

Madden: Acceptance is the New Normal
Apr 12, 2022

Now open for applications: Transportation, recovery housing, and public health funding opportunities
Apr 05, 2022

Now open for applications: Substance use disorder awareness, fire and emergency medical services, overdose programmatic collaboration funding opportunities
Mar 22, 2022

E-MAIL, March 16: Working for you at home and in Harrisburg
Mar 16, 2022

Rep. Madden's Pot of Gold Unclaimed Property Event: March 17
Mar 11, 2022

A Sign(post) of the Times
Mar 10, 2022

Erasing the Stigma of Addiction
Mar 10, 2022

Rep. Madden 2022 Winter Newsletter: Coolbaugh Township edition
Mar 10, 2022

SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company
Mar 07, 2022

Now open for applications: Student mental health and wildlife funding opportunities
Mar 07, 2022

February Monroe Matters
Feb 24, 2022

Now Open for Applications: Workforce Development, Substance Use Prevention, and Volunteer Fire Assistance Funding Opportunities
Feb 22, 2022

Advocates urge lawmakers to get proactive about making Pennsylvania schools safer
Feb 16, 2022

Lehigh Valley Health Network Pocono Launches Partnership to Help New Moms Build Personal Financial Skills
Feb 10, 2022