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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. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

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. More at http://www.pahouse.com/madden

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 More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

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. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

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. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

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. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

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

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. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

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. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

(Reposting this information from Rosemary Brown)Special Edition: Property Tax Reassessment and What You Need to KnowIf you live in Monroe County, over the last week you should have received an informational sheet from the Monroe County Assessment Office giving you your new property assessment valuations. Don’t think that just because your assessed value has gone up that your taxes will go up. I have done my best in this short recap to offer information that I believe is relevant, easy to understand and will help you develop further questions or help you communicate to others.Background

Update:There is a very good thread on NextDoor about the county reassessment.  If you are a homeowner, the following information will likely be of interest to you: In Monday’s Pocono Record, there is a front-page article about the property tax reassessments that are currently taking place in Monroe County. Here is a link to that article.  

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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

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**Update 2/16/18Tyler Technologies is now advertising "Data Collectors Needed for Reassessment Project" ** Original Post:Fellow residents,You may have recently received a green postcard in the mail regarding the Monroe County 2019 reassessment (see image).  Full text is as follows:MONROE COUNTY REASSESSMENT PROJECTThis notice is to inform all Monroe County Property owners that the Reassessment Implementation date has been changed from the year 2019 to the year 2020.What does this mean to the property owner?

Monroe County is conducting a Reassessment of all 102,000 properties in the county. The County last revalued properties in 1989. Much has changed since then, including property values.We understand that Reassessment can be a confusing process. Tyler Technologies and Monroe County are committed to conducting this project in a fair and equitable way.Please let us know if you have questions.Tax Assessment: (570) 517-3133Tyler Technologies: (570) 517-3895

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