Weekly Update - Aug. 13
August 13, 2021Did you hear? Next week is Sales Tax Free Week in Connecticut. With back to school right around the corner, this is a good opportunity to save and stock up on needed essentials for the kids. Retail purchases of most clothing and footwear priced under $100 are exempt from the sales tax from August 15 through August 21.
Weekly Eblast - July 30
July 30, 2021On Wednesday, Mayor LeClerc, the East Hartford Town Council, Police Chief Samson, Youth Services Program Director Marc Bassos, and the East Hartford state legislative delegation held a community conversation regarding strengthening public safety in East Hartford.
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Weekly Eblast - July 23
July 23, 2021The U.S. Olympics officially begin tonight as the opening ceremonies in Tokyo take place – and Connecticut is at the forefront! Not only is former UConn player, Sue Bird taking her place as the Team USA flag bearer, but five Connecticut residents are headed to the games to compete.
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State Bond Commission to Approve Critical Funding for East Hartford & Manchester
July 21, 2021Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D – East Hartford, Manchester) is urging the State Bond Commission to ensure that East Hartford is provided needed funding to support projects to renovate the town's schools, and that Manchester receives critically needed funding to support the preservation of the iconic Lombardo's Farm
Weekly Eblast - July 16
July 16, 2021I hope you are enjoying your summer! It was an exciting week both in district as we hosted the first in-person events to discuss the 2021 legislative session with constituents. And, at the Capitol with a special session to continue the emergency orders that have allowed us to successfully navigate the ongoing pandemic. Keeping reading to get info on all of that and more!
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Weekly Eblast - July 9
July 9, 2021It's the moment you've all been waiting for – the Connecticut State Capitol is officially open to the public! As of Tuesday, the Capitol and Legislative Office Building (LOB) are open to the public during regular business hours, with public access to the Capitol and LOB will be limited to the first floors of each building.
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Weekly Eblast - July 2
July 2, 2021Hopefully we'll be seeing some cooler temperatures so that we may safely enjoy the holiday weekend – but if not, this email is packed with some tips to beat the heat during extreme temperatures or to cool off at one of the state's great museums (now offering FREE youth admission). However you are celebrating – I'm wishing you and your family a happy and safe Independence Day weekend!
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Weekly Eblast - June 25
June 25, 2021Happy Summer! The start of this week marked the first day of Summer, and the end of a very busy 2021 Legislative Session and last week's Special Session. As we approach the quieter months here at the Legislative Office Building, I want to remind you that I am still available to you. If you ever have a question or need of assistance, my office is here to help – feel free to reach out by phone, (860) 240-8541 or email, Jason.Rojas@cga.ct.gov.
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