Kadeem Roberts

Last Saturday, the Connecticut NAACP held a ceremony to celebrate the 100 most influential Blacks in the state. It was was an honor to be listed alongside so many talented, smart and innovative Black individuals who have worked hard to make Connecticut great.

Several new laws that address many issues aimed at improving our great state will become effective on Monday, July 1st.

June 19 is Juneteenth. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in our country. This important holiday was unknown to many for several years, but thanks to the tireless work of advocates, it is now rightfully recognized throughout the country.

Exciting news! Connecticut will receive $10 million in state grants for the planning, building, expansion, and improvement of multi-use trails throughout Connecticut.

Workers should never have to choose between their health and their jobs. This legislation signed by Governor Lamont expands this coverage to include more workers in two ways:

I’m thrilled to share that Norwalk will receive an additional $5 million through the state budget stabilization bill. That’s on top of the already scheduled increase that we adopted in our two year budget last year. Altogether, this is a $6.4 million assist which will help lighten the burden for local property taxpayers and families.

On Wednesday, we officially concluded the 2024 legislative session. There were many long, stressful nights, but my colleagues and I were able to pass several pieces of legislation that will benefit our state in the present and in the future. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to serve Norwalk at the Capitol and look forward to the next chapter ahead.

As a result of the structural damage to 1-95 caused by the motor vehicle accident, Governor Lamont has declared a state of emergency. The accident caused significant structural damage to I-95 near Exit 15 in Norwalk, particularly to an overpass that expands the width of the highway.