Legislative Update 1.17

January 17, 2025


 
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Greetings Community!

With Connecticut set to experience a period of brutally frigid conditions over the coming days, the state’s severe cold weather protocol will go into effect beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday and remain in effect through noon on Friday, January, 24th.
During this period, temperatures are expected to remain below freezing throughout the daytime hours, and overnight temperatures are anticipated to drop into the single digits and possibly below zero.

Anyone in need of shelter or a warming center is urged to call 2-1-1 to get connected to these services, or they can visit 

211ct.org to read a list of available locations. in West Haven, the locations and hours of operation are below: 
  • Main Library, 300 Elm St., Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 
  • Ora M. Mason Branch Library, 260 Benham Hill Road, Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Please note: both locations will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Don't forget the new warming center location in West Haven at 689 Campbell Avenue. The City will be activating its extreme weather protocol at noon.
Image credit: City of West Haven
 
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Is Monday
As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, let's take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary legacy of a leader whose vision of justice, equality, and nonviolent resistance transformed our nation and inspired the world. Dr. King's unwavering commitment to civil rights reminds us of the power of courage, compassion, and collective action to create meaningful change.
Let's honor Dr. King's memory by recommitting ourselves to the pursuit of equity, inclusion, and unity in our communities.
 
Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast
I was pleased to join Sen. Gary Winfield and fellow State Representatives Bill Heffernan, MJ Shannon, and Mary Welander at the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast at Southern Connecticut State University this week.
 
CT Paid Leave Reaches $1B in Benefits Paid
From inception to date, CT Paid Leave has paid over $1 billion in connection with more than 190,000 approved claims. Claim volume has increased by 17% since 2022 and 9% in the last twelve months. To learn how many paid leave claims have been filed in West Haven or any other district, as well as the application rates on a per 10,000-person basis, please click on the map below.
 
Success: Afro Caribbean Cultural Center's 2nd Annual 30 Under 30
We had a great time at The Afro Caribbean Cultural Center's second annual  303 under 30 event in Waterbury on Thursday night. We had an excellent turnout! I was proud to co-host this inspiring outing with WFSBs Bryant Reed (top right). 
 
Unpaid Toll Text Scam Alert
I want to make sure all of you stay safe and informed! A new scam is circulating where fraudsters are sending text messages claiming you have an unpaid toll and asking for payment. Please DO NOT click any links or provide any personal information.
Some tips from the FBI:

If you receive one of these messages, file a complaint with the IC3, 

www.ic3.gov. Include where the number of the originating text came from, and the website from which the number was generated.
 
⚠️Delete any scam texts received.
 
⚠️If you clicked any link or provided your information, make efforts to secure your personal information and financial accounts. Dispute any unfamiliar charges.
⚠️Always verify any toll-related charges directly through official state websites or customer service.
 
Stay vigilant and share this message with your friends and family to help protect our community! As always, if I can ever be of any help, please feel free to contact my office at (860) 240-8585 or by emailing me directly.

Sincerely,

Treneé McGee
 
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