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Madden: Patient Safety Act is a Promise Kept

(Jun 28, 2023)

During debate on HB106 on Wednesday, June 28, state Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, voiced her support for the Patient Safety Act and noted its passage is a promise kept to nurses across Monroe County and the entire commonwealth, who've long been advocating for safer nurse-to-patient ratios. This is a great day for the unions who've been fighting for this for years, Madden said, and a giant step forward in prioritizing safety for hospital patients across the state. Read more

 

Madden Co-Host’s 5th Monroe Women’s Expo

(Jun 26, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden co-hosted her 5th Women’s Expo with Rep. Tarah Probst in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, on Saturday, June 24. Madden and her staff worked hard with Probst and her staff to bring over 80 vendors providing a variety of resources that the women of Monroe County can use to improve their family’s lives. Read more

 

In Pa., 1.2 million registered voters can’t take part in primaries. Election experts urge House lawmakers to change that

(Jun 23, 2023)

Said Rep. Madden: “For all the issues that Act 77 may still have, Pa. voters embraced the no-excuse mail-in voting with open arms. We came out to vote in numbers never seen before. And I expect that Pa. voters will react quite similarly to open primaries.” Read more

 

Infrastructure, Housing, and Safety Funding Opportunities

(Jun 16, 2023)

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

 

Madden: Minimum Wage Raise Long Overdue

(Jun 14, 2023)

During a House floor debate on Wednesday, June 14, state Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, said that if Pennsylvania had raised its minimum wage as economists suggested more than a decade ago, people would be better off today, and fewer folks would be reliant on government programs. Raising the wage now, she said, will mean savings in the future that can be used toward mental health, education, fixing schools, and more. Read more

 

Women’s Expo planned by Probst, Madden for June 24

(Jun 08, 2023)

“I am excited to join with my new House colleague Tarah Probst in offering this year’s Women’s Expo. It has been remarkably successful in the past and I am sure this year’s edition will continue to provide valuable insight and material for all who attend,” said Madden, D-Monroe. Read more

 

Bill to Boost Property Tax, Rent Rebate Program Passes State House

(Jun 06, 2023)

Madden, chair of the Northeast Delegation, called the existing funding formula “outdated” and said it was time to adjust eligibility requirements. Read more

 

Legislation to expand Property Tax/Rent Rebate limits passes House

(Jun 05, 2023)

“PT/RR was established to help people, and far too many people who need help have become ineligible simply because the formula is outdated,” said Madden, chair of the Northeast Delegation. “It’s time to adjust the eligibility requirements for this program, and I’m so glad we took this major step today to help make that happen.” Read more

 

Monroe County Historical Association breaks ground on new Heritage Center

(Jun 05, 2023)

On hand at the groundbreaking ceremony were state Reps. Maureen Madden and Tarah Probst. Read more

 

You won't be bored in Monroe County this summer

(Jun 02, 2023)

On June 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., State Representatives Maureen Madden and Tarah Probst are holding a Women’s Expo at Stroudsburg High School Cafeteria located on West Main Street in Stroudsburg. Read more

 

E-MAIL, MAY 31: Helping more seniors get a rebate

(May 31, 2023)

Plus grants, satellite office hours, legislation updates, Medicare counseling, the annual Women's Expo, and more. Read more

 

Flying in and Dining in at Pocono Mountain Regional Airport

(May 28, 2023)

State Representative Maureen Madden issued a special proclamation. Read more

 

Finance Committee approves Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion legislation

(May 23, 2023)

Taking the first significant step toward increasing income limits for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for the first time in 16-plus years, the Finance Committee passed legislation Tuesday to do just that. Read more

 

Pa. House panel moves forward on Gov. Shapiro’s plan to update property tax relief program

(May 23, 2023)

"We’ve been seeing over the years an upsurge in the number of claimants who are pushed out of the program," Rep. Maureen Madden said. Read more

 

Madden: $2M in local grants includes upgrades for first responders and infrastructure improvements

(May 18, 2023)

“Whether for improvements for our first responders, infrastructure upgrades, recreational additions or environmental purposes, the grants announced this week will go a long way to helping the people who live in and visit our wonderful communities.” Read more

 

Pennsylvania nurses rally in support of Patient Safety Act

(May 17, 2023)

State Reps. Maureen Madden (D-115) and Tarah Probst (D-189), who are both sponsors of the Patient Safety Act, spoke at the rally. Read more

 

Madden supports Patient Safety Act

(May 11, 2023)

At a rally Thursday in Stroudsburg to support safe staffing, state Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, said mandated nurse-to-patient ratios save lives, improve quality of care, and are good for not only patients, but for the staff who take care of them. Madden called on supporters of safe staffing to contact their legislators about passing HB106, the Patient Safety Act, and ensuring better healthcare for the workers and the patients. Read more

 

Pashinski & Madden’s PA Preferred Organic trademark bill passes House

(May 02, 2023)

"Having observed and enjoyed the success of Pocono Organics in Monroe County for some time now, I know that establishing a PA Preferred Organic trademark and making this program a permanent fixture in our commonwealth would be the right move, and today's House vote proves it," Madden said. Read more

 

Madden adds satellite hours at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

(May 02, 2023)

“I am pleased that the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library has graciously accepted our request and will be our host each month. We look forward to seeing and serving residents for all of their state-related needs,” said Madden, D-Monroe. Read more

 

E-MAIL, APRIL 28: Spring newsletter on the way and more!

(Apr 28, 2023)

Plus information on voting, LIHEAP, PA Preferred Organic legislation, helping sexual assault survivors, and more. Read more

 

Madden: Patient Safety Act is a Promise Kept
Jun 28, 2023

Madden Co-Host’s 5th Monroe Women’s Expo
Jun 26, 2023

In Pa., 1.2 million registered voters can’t take part in primaries. Election experts urge House lawmakers to change that
Jun 23, 2023

Infrastructure, Housing, and Safety Funding Opportunities
Jun 16, 2023

Madden: Minimum Wage Raise Long Overdue
Jun 14, 2023

Women’s Expo planned by Probst, Madden for June 24
Jun 08, 2023

Bill to Boost Property Tax, Rent Rebate Program Passes State House
Jun 06, 2023

Legislation to expand Property Tax/Rent Rebate limits passes House
Jun 05, 2023

Monroe County Historical Association breaks ground on new Heritage Center
Jun 05, 2023

You won't be bored in Monroe County this summer
Jun 02, 2023

E-MAIL, MAY 31: Helping more seniors get a rebate
May 31, 2023

Flying in and Dining in at Pocono Mountain Regional Airport
May 28, 2023

Finance Committee approves Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion legislation
May 23, 2023

Pa. House panel moves forward on Gov. Shapiro’s plan to update property tax relief program
May 23, 2023

Madden: $2M in local grants includes upgrades for first responders and infrastructure improvements
May 18, 2023

Pennsylvania nurses rally in support of Patient Safety Act
May 17, 2023

Madden supports Patient Safety Act
May 11, 2023

Pashinski & Madden’s PA Preferred Organic trademark bill passes House
May 02, 2023

Madden adds satellite hours at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library
May 02, 2023

E-MAIL, APRIL 28: Spring newsletter on the way and more!
Apr 28, 2023