Treneé McGee

Connecticut voters asked the legislature for more voting options through a constitutional amendment on early voting that they overwhelmingly approved, and we are answering the call.

Today I was joined by my colleagues in the legislature and members of the Connecticut theater community for a press conference supporting H.B 6919. This legislation offers a 30% tax credit to companies that tech their Broadway tours in the state.

Together we spoke on the importance of passing this bill because of its many benefits to theaters and Connecticut communities.

I hope you and your family are well. This is my newsletter for the month of April and below you will see what I have been up to in the legislature and other items that I can be useful to you.

State Rep. Porter and State Rep.McGee held a press conference for Black Maternal Health Week, highlighting this year's theme, OUR BODIES BELONG TO US: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy.

Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women, and recent data shows that most pregnancy-related deaths can be prevented. Many factors contribute to childbirth inequities, including variations in quality healthcare and underlying chronic conditions, with systemic and structural racism having the most direct impact and influence.

I hope you and your family are well. This is my newsletter for the month of March and below you will see what I have been up to in the legislature and other items that I can be useful to you.

On April 1, a number of resources that offered vital assistance to our most vulnerable community members came to an end or ended expanded eligibility.

Many industries in our state are still recovering from the pandemic, including broadway. A tax break for traveling production groups helps keeps the lights on at many Connecticut venues and the production staff employed. I am proud to support this legislation and will continue to advocate for the theater community.

March is Women's History Month and March 8 is International Women's Day. A day to celebrate women who have inspired change throughout history, and recognize those who continue to fight for the fair and equitable treatment of women and girls around the world.