Pennie's Deadline is Jan. 15

Rep. David Madsen January 13, 2025 | 12:29 PM

Dear Neighbor,

Last week’s swearing in

The 2025-2026 legislative session officially began in the Pennsylvania House last Tuesday with the swearing in ceremony.

I’m honored that you once again chose me as your advocate in the Capitol for a second term. As in my first term, my guiding principle as your legislator will be introducing, supporting and passing legislation that will create jobs that pay, schools that teach, and government that works, to borrow a phrase.

In my work last term as a member of Appropriations Committee, I helped craft and pass a budget supporting these key pillars. As state representative for my communities, I’ve collaborated with my fellow legislators and local and state stakeholders to advance initiatives that helped improve the quality of life here in our communities in Dauphin County, through strategic investments in our local schools, small businesses and municipalities.

I am looking forward this term to continuing this critical work on behalf of the people of Dauphin County.

In this term, I will be focused on the following issues to improve life in our communities and throughout Pennsylvania:

Bringing in more good-paying union jobs, which is the surest route to the middle class.
Increasing investments in quality education for all Pennsylvania’s children.
Supporting small businesses, the driver of flourishing local economies.
Developing the supply of affordable housing, because everyone has a right to a home.
Making sure our neighborhoods are safe.
Implementing anti-blight measures to make sure that people feel safe and welcome in their neighborhoods.

My 2025-2026 Committee Assignments

This term, I am honored to be appointed to the House Appropriations; Housing & Development; Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations; Local Government; and Transportation committees.

I want to thank Speaker Joanna McClinton and Leader Matt Bradford for the honor of serving on these committees. I look forward to bringing a seasoned perspective drawn from my experiences as a union leader, community activist, and as a state representative to the table as we craft bipartisan critical legislation that will impact millions of Pennsylvanians.

Pennie’s Deadline is Jan. 15

Pennie helps provide Pennsylvanians with an assortment of health care plans tailored to their unique needs, and its open-enrollment period is open now until next Wednesday, January 15.

To find a plan best suited for you and your family members, please click here.

Keep Warm with LIHEAP

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is here to help families stay safe and warm this winter. If you’re struggling to pay your heating bills, LIHEAP offers grants to assist with home energy costs – no repayment required!

How to apply?

Visit https://www.compass.dhs.pa.gov/home/#/ or stop by my office for assistance with your application.

Don’t wait – apply today to ensure a warm and secure winter for you and your family!

Direct File Coming to PA

Starting in January 2025, more than 2 million Pennsylvanians will be eligible to use Direct File, the IRS's tool that allows you to file your federal and state tax returns online securely and for free. The IRS launched this tool last year, but 2025 will be the first year PA residents are able to use it.

Check to see if you will be eligible to use Direct File at https://directfile.irs.gov/.