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Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden hosted a town hall meeting at the Eastern Monroe Public Library in Stroudsburg, giving area residents an opportunity to voice their concerns and learn about state issues that impact them. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden joined Governor Tom Wolf as he signed an executive order to help end gun violence in Pennsylvania. She explains why this action is critical to protecting families across the commonwealth. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden attended a drug overdose simulation in Lehigh County at the Lehigh Valley Hospital and learned about the new ways medical students and staff are being trained to address those battling addiction. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

On this episode of Monroe Matters, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden breaks down the 2019-20 state budget, including passage of a state-administered healthcare exchange and Pennsylvania's first Farm Bill. Plus, we visit the grand opening of the Women's Military Museum in Mount Pocono. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden is applauding Gov. Tom Wolf for signing the PA Farm Bill. She explains why this investment in agriculture is critical to Monroe County. More at http://www.pahouse.com

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

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

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

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