Treneé McGee took a seat Wednesday in House of Representatives, welcomed by a majority eager to move past a scandal.
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Treneé McGee wins vacancy caused by lawmaker’s arrest in West Haven
Democrat Treneé McGee won a special election Tuesday in the 116th House District, succeeding a Democrat who resigned amid scandal.
The CT House has one vacancy due to scandal. Others could come, based on municipal races.
One Democrat left under a cloud. Three others would quit only if they win elections for mayor or first selectman.
CT Rep. Michael DiMassa resigns from legislature following charges he stole federal relief funds
DiMassa’s resignation comes less than a week after he was indicted for allegedly stealing federal relief money.
Documents: Indicted CT lawmaker DiMassa wasn’t the only one to sign off on invoices
Documents show how Michael DiMassa, a state lawmaker, allegedly funneled over $636,000 to an alleged shell company he created.
State Rep. Michael DiMassa facing federal charge
The West Haven Democrat allegedly misappropriated more than $636,000 in federal pandemic relief funding from the city of West Haven.