Kadeem Roberts

I hope you are well. We were back in session for the first time in a few weeks, voting on judicial, executive & legislative nominations.

While it was one of the lighter session days, upcoming session days will soon pick up as proposed bills have narrowed down through committees. I will keep you updated as bills advance through the House.

Over the weekend, the League of Women Voters of Norwalk hosted a State Legislative Forum for the Norwalk Delegation. It was great speaking with voters about the work we are doing in the legislature this session. I enjoyed engaging with constituents and appreciated all the feedback that was given.

Over the weekend, the League of Women Voters of Norwalk hosted a State Legislative Forum for the Norwalk Delegation. It was great speaking with voters about the work we are doing in the legislature this session. I enjoyed engaging with constituents and appreciated all the feedback that was given.

A new state initiative that aims to strengthen Connecticut’s efforts to recruit and retain a strong and diverse educator workforce through the reimagining of teacher evaluations and the modernizing of teacher certifications was announced last week. The initiative focuses on ensuring that teachers are evaluated on a fair and consistent basis, and that they receive the support they need to improve their skills and knowledge.

Yesterday, Congressman Jim Himes, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, other lawmakers, and I gathered to honor and remember Norwalk librarian Divya Misra. Divya was a librarian of 15 years but tragically lost her life in a domestic violence incident two years ago. The event commemorated the renaming of the library's rose garden, which was named after her.

I celebrated Read Across America Day with Tracey Magnet School yesterday, where I was once a student in elementary school. It was amazing to be back on my old stomping grounds.

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.