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I hope this message finds you well! I'm excited to invite you to upcoming events in the district that I’ll be hosting with Reps. Patty Kim and Justin Fleming. These events are great opportunities to connect with our offices, access valuable resources, and engage with your community. We hope to see you there! Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 21 – Leaders of the PA House Central Pennsylvania Delegation and the PA Legislative Latino Caucus today announced that they will jointly tour the Latino Hispanic American Community Center’s new building, which opened last May in Dauphin County. The tour will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 1301 Derry St., Harrisburg. “I am glad to bring together the Central PA Delegation and the PA Latino Legislative Caucus to the district that I proudly represent. I have seen firsthand the incredible work of the organization, but also the need to improve and expand services targeted to the increasing Latino community in the area,” explained state Rep. Dave Madsen. State Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr., chairman of the Central PA Delegation, who also serves as vice-chair of the PA Legislative Latino Caucus, emphasized the urgent need to support the work of organizations like the Latino Hispanic American Community Center. “Latinos are a growing force in our state. I am excited about the tour of the new building; LAHCC is empowering our community. LHACC plays a vital role as it offers bilingual English-Spanish services; language barrier is a key factor impacting the accessibility to programs offered in state,” Guzman said. Gloria Vázquez Merrick, executive director of the Latino Hispanic American Community Center of the Greater Harrisburg Region, said that Read more
“These grants represent an important investment in the future of Dauphin County, and they address many needs across our communities,” Madsen said. “From improving our sewer systems to renovating public buildings and supporting local schools, these projects will ensure our infrastructure can meet the demands of today while preparing for future growth.” Read more
“This grant will help Steelton modernize its financial systems and ensure that the borough is on a sustainable path for the future,” Madsen said. “Strong financial management is key to protecting taxpayers and ensuring we can deliver the services our community relies on.” Read more
I hope this message finds you well! I'm excited to invite you to three upcoming events in the district that I’ll be hosting with Reps. Patty Kim and Justin Fleming. These events are great opportunities to connect with our offices, access valuable resources, and engage with your community. We hope to see you there! Read more
“This is a huge win for the Steeler Nation in central Pennsylvania,” Madsen said. “Our fans have been asking for this change for years, and now we’re finally going to make it happen. It’s about fairness—making sure our local TV stations can air the games people here want to watch and giving our bars and restaurants the chance to fill up with excited fans on Sundays.” Read more
I was honored to stand beside Rep. Patty Kim to present the Broad Street Market with a grant for $350,000 to help with repairs after the destructive fire last summer. The money will help the market break even and assist with a variety of repairs. Read more here. Read more
Madsen, Fleming want the FCC to work with the NFL to take fan input into account when choosing broadcast markets. Read more
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I'm excited to share that we have passed the new state budget for 2024-25! There is plenty to unwrap in this year's budget, so expect a few emails from me on all the good news. First, I want to share the transformative investments we made in education. Read more
“The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been available to Pennsylvanians for decades and it still remains one of the most important programs to benefit older and low-income families in Pennsylvania,” said Representative David Madsen. “Thanks to the determined efforts of House Democrats and bipartisan support, we are finally providing meaningful relief to seniors and low-income families who have long struggled with rising property taxes and rent.” Read more
In June each year, the House and Senate convene to create the Commonwealth’s budget for the next 12 months. Recently, we had a bipartisan vote to pass a bill that would transform public education funding. I was proud to vote yes on H.B. 2370 and I look forward to continuing to work towards legislating for and investing in the people of this great Commonwealth. Read more
“Local governments face fines if they fail to comply with stormwater guidelines, and it’s unfair that they are left covering the costs when the commonwealth doesn’t pay up,” Madsen said. “All property owners, including the state, should be held accountable for their contributions to stormwater runoff.” Read more
Supporting our students with comprehensive programs both inside and outside the classroom is essential for their growth and success. Through the 21st CCLC program, we are ensuring that students receive valuable enrichment activities, counseling, tutoring, internships, and more, which are vital for them to thrive academically and personally. Read more
“By prioritizing investments in school safety, we ensure our educational institutions have the resources to adequately provide an environment where students feel secure and supported,” Madsen said. “I commend our local school districts for taking every chance to increase the safety of our learning environments. Thank you to everyone who helped make these investments happen.” Read more
Below are multiple state grant programs that are currently open for application. Please contact my office if you have questions. Read more
Below is a recap of the past few weeks and what I've been up to in Harrisburg and around the district. Please follow me on Facebook, Twitter (X), and Instagram for day-to-day updates, and share my e-newsletter sign-up with your neighbors in the district. Read more
"Ensuring safe housing means holding landlords accountable for their negligence. My legislation aims to shift the burden from tenants to landlords, providing crucial support to those displaced by unfit living conditions," Madsen said. “We worked with both local landlords and rental housing advocates to ensure that this legislation was balanced and would receive bipartisan support.” Read more
“HIA generates a good deal of economic activity in our area and provides invaluable transportation services. These upgrades will keep our local airport running well,” Madsen said. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Who May Apply: State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other eligible specialty crops stakeholders. Use: The purpose of the Program is to enhance, but not replace, the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program by establishing a Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for specialty crops that are not currently eligible for grant payments under the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, or that are otherwise designated high-priority specialty crops by the Secretary. Funding for the Program will assist the growth, certification of seed and marketing of these eligible specialty crops. Funds: $460,000 in funding is available. Application Deadline: April 19, 2024 More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500. Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted. More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Local law enforcement Read more
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