Treneé McGee

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.

I hope you are well.

The session is in full swing, and I’ve been busy attending committee meetings, public hearings, and supporting local initiatives.

Below I have listed important information that can benefit our residents in need. Please share this with anyone that may find it helpful.

As always, please reach out if I can help with any concerns.

Have a great weekend.

Very soon, there will be changes for some of our most vulnerable individuals and families who are on Medicaid. Starting on April 1, the COVID-19 public health emergency protection will be coming to an end. Medicaid enrollees who were continuously covered will again have to provide proof of eligibility to continue getting benefits.

As we continue to progress steadily through the current session, it is important that we continue to build upon past legislative successes that have allowed Connecticut to keep moving forward.