Kadeem Roberts

On Monday, I joined several advocates and legislators for a press conference to address President Trump's homelessness order.

Great news - earlier today, the State Bond Commission approved nearly $25 million in funding for two Norwalk based projects:

On Thursday, Governor Lamont hosted a ceremonial bill signing for SB 1542 at the Carver Center in Norwalk. SB 1542 raises the age for the arrest of a child under certain circumstances, from ten to twelve years in 2026, and from twelve to fourteen years in 2028. It also restricts the use of handcuffs on children under fourteen years of age. Connecticut is the first state in the country to pass this type of legislation.

EJ's Heart, a Norwalk based nonprofit , will hold a walk tomorrow morning at Brien McMahon High School. EJ's Heart was founded in memory of Elijah "EJ" Gillmore, who passed away suddenly at the age of 4 in 2016. In his memory, the organization provides scholarships and opportunities for local students to pursue their passions.

I hope you have a safe, fun and relaxing Independence Day!

Several new laws that were passed during the 2025 legislative session take effect on Tuesday, July 1. Please see below to read about some of them!

Thank you to everyone who attended Norwalk's Juneteenth celebration yesterday. It was a great event, and I am grateful to the team that worked hard to put everything together.

Next Thursday, June 19 is Juneteenth. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in our country. For many years, this important holiday was primarily celebrated in the South, but was unknown to others from the rest of the country. However, thanks to great advocacy work, it is now rightfully observed throughout the country, including Connecticut. In 2022, the Connecticut General Assembly voted to make Juneteenth a state holiday.