Rep. Maureen Madden

I had a wonderful time yesterday at the Loder Center with a group of area seniors for one of my annual Ice Cream Socials. We enjoyed music, ice cream, a few laughs, and learned how to avoid scams with an informative presentation from the @PAAttorneyGen.

@SNY_Mets Congratulations!

The pure joy of watching your son achieve his dream of playing in the big leagues 🫶

@TennisChannel not a fan of the new generation of chatty broadcasters. @CoCoVandey there’s no talking during the serve. 🤫

I am thrilled to announce that Governor Shapiro has today signed my legislation into law that will ease restrictions on dental school faculty to address educator shortages and expand access to care. 🦷🦷 Click here to read more: pahouse.com/Madden/InTheNe…

This will help emergency responders engage safely and effectively with those living with dementia.

Having watched both of my parents battle with Alzheimer's, I understand the challenges of communicating with people living with dementia. I've introduced legislation to establish baseline dementia-care training requirements for emergency responders. youtube.com/watch?v=x9o-RU…

Today, I wished my son Alex a Happy Birthday from the House Chamber, garnering applause along with well wishes from Speaker @RepMcClinton. Happy Birthday Alex!

Throwback Thursday! Back in February, I visited the Coolbaugh Township Historical Society to learn more about the unique story behind their building and explore some of the fascinating exhibits and historical items on display. youtube.com/watch?v=sIVeRN…

Throwback Thursday! Spring may be here, but not long ago it was well below freezing as we enjoyed the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest on Millpond #1. It was a great morning on the ice as passionate volunteers helped keep this historical tradition alive in Coolbaugh Township.

My bill to improve dental school recruitment passed the House unanimously today! This bill will help PA dental schools recruit top faculty, expand clinical training opportunities and increase patient access to dental care.

Women's History Month honors the achievements of so many influential women. I recently celebrated Mrs. Gwendolyn Turner's 100th birthday and recognized her work as a trailblazing mathematician who played a pivotal role in the successful lunar landing. youtube.com/watch?v=a582N-…

As we celebrate Women's History Month, I recently visited @FromBoots2Heels to present retired Sgt. Major Claudette Williams with a #PAHouse resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of women being permitted to serve in combat roles in the U.S. military. youtube.com/watch?v=Rm3vN2…

Check out the latest episode of Monroe Matters! We visit the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest, Coolbaugh Township Historical Association, Women Veterans Museum, and talk #PABudget priorities after hearing Governor Shapiro's budget address. Don't miss it! youtu.be/nDWk2fSYSJU

@JessupJurist @RepBresnahan Did the best I could! He was walking pretty quickly to avoid me and his body guy tried shoved me out of the way!

@RepMadden @RepBresnahan Maureen, you’re a nice enough person but a horrible camerawoman!

This morning I confronted @RepBresnahan and asked if he supports ICE snatching people off the street, from cars, and from their homes. He noticed my camera and bolted. His security tried to shove me aside. I persisted. He evaded. Blank stare. No answers. No accountability.

@OccupyDemocrats Amen!

BREAKING: Vatican sends Trump’s favorite Cardinal packing as Pope Leo cleans house. In a move that sent shockwaves through both the Catholic Church and MAGA world, Pope Leo has officially shown Cardinal Timothy Dolan the door—replacing Donald Trump’s favorite cleric with a far quieter, far less political bishop from Illinois. Yes, that Cardinal Dolan. The Fox News regular. The inauguration prayer guy. The culture-war crusader who once called slain MAGA commentator Charlie Kirk a “modern-day Saint Paul.” That Dolan is now out as head of New York’s powerful Catholic archdiocese, after Pope Leo accepted his resignation and tapped Bishop Ronald Hicks to take his place. And the message from Rome couldn’t be clearer: the Trump-aligned, red-meat brand of American Catholic politics is officially out of favor. Dolan, long seen as a reliable spiritual cheerleader for Trumpism, was so beloved by the former reality-TV president that Trump once floated Dolan as a potential pope—and even mused about nominating himself for the job. But Pope Leo, the first American pope in history, apparently had other ideas. Enter Bishop Ronald Hicks: 58, low-profile, media-averse, and blessedly uninterested in cable-news culture wars. Hicks, who grew up near Pope Leo in Chicago’s south suburbs and shares a background in missionary work, represents a sharp pivot away from Dolan’s performative politics. The shake-up comes as Pope Leo has increasingly clashed with Trump’s agenda, condemning his “inhuman” immigration policies and urging him to back away from reckless saber-rattling over Venezuela. In other words, the Vatican is done pretending Trumpism and Christian compassion are compatible. Experts say the move is no accident. Dolan didn’t just retire—he was replaced. “This is a sign of change,” said one church scholar, noting that Hicks is far less likely to justify or excuse Trump’s behavior. While not a liberal firebrand, Hicks has made clear he wants a church focused on unity, healing, and cooperation—concepts that don’t exactly poll well on Truth Social. Dolan’s resignation was technically routine—bishops submit them at 75—but popes don’t have to accept them. Pope Leo did. Immediately. Bishop Hicks will be installed as New York’s new archbishop on February 6, marking the end of an era where MAGA politics enjoyed a privileged seat in America’s largest pulpit. In short, Trump lost another ally, the Vatican reclaimed the moral high ground, and the culture-war cardinal just got benched by the pope. Please like and share to thank Pope Leo for the welcome change!

With reproductive rights in jeopardy, I'm fighting to enshrine a woman's right to bodily autonomy into our state constitution, ensuring that women can continue to chart their own course in life and make their own healthcare decisions. youtube.com/watch?v=4fKnQz…

Check out the new episode of Monroe Matters, where we discuss critical investments in this year's #PABudget to help schools, working families and our senior population age with dignity. Don't miss it! youtube.com/watch?v=Ho60Fy…

My bill to support grandparents caring for grandchildren because of the opioid crisis passed the PA House 200–3! It provides emergency grants to help cover essentials like food, clothing & housing. Families deserve stability — and we delivered.

@GavinNewsom Of course he is!

Donald Trump is already claiming the outcome of today’s election is rigged. He knows he's losing. We need to stand up to Trump and his authoritarianism.