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Madden: We Still Haven't Funded Education Equitably


During debate over the 2019-20 state budget, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden speaks about compromises in this year's budget and the need to fund education more equitably.

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Madden Stands Up to Protect General Assistance


Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden spoke on the House floor in opposition of legislation that would repeal General Assistance in Pennsylvania. She explains why this program is critical to impoverished people in Pennsylvania.

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Madden Rallies To Raise The Wage


Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden joined a group of home care workers to rally to raise the minimum wage. She explains why taking action is critical for families across the commonwealth. More at http://www.pahouse.com

Madden Celebrates Opening of Women's Military Museum


Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Women's Military Museum in Mount Pocono. Madden says the museum, founded by Ret. Sgt. Major Claudette Williams, will raise awareness for women who serve and highlight the many roles women have played in the military over the years.

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Madden: Working To End Discrimination Of All Kinds


Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden joined colleagues to combat workplace harassment. She explains how her legislation would ensure everyone is protected from all kinds of discrimination.

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Madden Hosts Third Annual Women's Day Expo


Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden hosted her third annual Women's Day Expo at Stroudsburg Junior High School, connecting women and men with a variety of state-related and local programs that are available to them and their families

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Madden: Rural Communities Need Broadband Access


Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden met with rural residents in Price Township to learn about their struggles living without broadband internet access. Madden discussed ways to help get them connected, including Governor Wolf's Restore Pennsylvania initiative, which would invest in rebuilding our state's infrastructure including expanded access to broadband for rural communities.

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Madden Stands Up For Women’s Rights


Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden spoke out against legislation that would take away a woman’s right to choose. She explains how House Bill 321 makes false promises to help protect babies with Down syndrome.


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Madden Fights for Equal School Funding


Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden says with 143 school districts currently underfunded across the state, we shouldn't be looking to increase scholarship dollars that only benefit some students.

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Madden Supports Fair Work Week Legislation


Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden joined colleagues and advocates to introduce Fair Work Week legislation. She discussed how this bill would even the playing field for working families across the commonwealth. More at http://www.pahouse.com

Madden Disappointed in Vote to Outsource Pocono Mountain School District Transportation Jobs


Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden says she is extremely disappointed that the Pocono Mountain School Board didn't stand with their community and voted to fire 200 people with their decision to outsource transportation services.

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Madden Talks Criminal Justice Reform at East Stroudsburg University


Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden visited East Stroudsburg University to discuss the importance of criminal justice reform here in Pennsylvania. Madden says putting a stronger focus on education and helping our children succeed would go a long way to reducing our prison population.

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Scudder Falls Bridge Replacement Project Travel Advisory for Week of November 11

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Off limits: Report on state college abuse kept from public

Even as top Pennsylvania officials assail the Catholic Church over its cover-up of clergy sexual abuse, a state agency is refusing to release a report on allegations of sexual abuse by a high-ranking state university administrator despite lingering questions about how the accusers' complaints were h

I-95/I-295 Redesignation Work Scheduled for Friday in Vicinity of Scudder Falls Bridge

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Heavy Traffic Congestion, Significant Travel Delays Expected this Weekend on I-78 West in Warren County, NJ

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Construction Oversight Contract Awarded for New Office Building Off I-95 in Bucks County, PA

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