Dear Friend,

I love spring, which is not surprising considering where I used to work. When I was 14, I got my very first job at the local flower shop in the heart of Glenside: Penny’s Flowers.

Penny's has been a staple of the Glenside community since 1937. It's been a while since I worked at Penny's, but I still love to shop there – in fact, I just bought flowers for a friend yesterday!

My job at Penny’s Flowers – particularly working for the founder, Mr. Vincent Pannepacker – helped me both develop a strong work ethic and learn how to be a team player – two important skills I still practice as a member of Congress. Now every spring when the flowers begin to bloom I think about that job I loved and the change of seasons – both of which give me hope.

And so this spring, while mindful of the many challenges ahead, there is much that gives me hope. Here are just a few examples from my recent work in Congress:

➡️ New funding just passed by Democrats in the new Omnibus bill that will go to strengthening our transportation infrastructure

➡️ The recent renewal of Violence Against Women Act which Republicans had allowed to expire back in 2018

➡️ House passage of the FAIR Act which, if signed into law, will broadly end forced arbitration for both consumers and small businesses – a huge leveling of the playing field with corporate giants and a win for Main Street, especially on the heels of the President’s recent signing of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act

➡️ $7 million dedicated to ten new community projects to upgrade our infrastructure right here in PA-04

For me, spring has always meant the promise of blooming white hydrangeas, new life, and new beginnings. So, what are you hopeful for this spring? Let me know here.

Tell me here

Don’t forget to take a moment today to stop and smell the spring air as we jump into a new season.

Sincerely,
Mad

Madeleine is an attorney, professor, mother, grandmother, and Member of Congress, representing Pennsylvania’s 4th Congressional District of Berks and Montgomery Counties. She is an outspoken leader who champions progressive priorities such as education, universal access to healthcare, gun safety, and ethical government. Madeleine Dean has built a reputation for getting things done, and we need her to continue to be our voice to serve us in Congress.

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