Newsletter Outlines What We Accomplished
September 3, 2019The 2019 legislative session was as demanding and productive as I have seen. In my newsletter to residents, I outline what we accomplished to improve the lives of working families, encourage economic growth and make critical investments in the future of our children, as well as our state. Click here to read the newsletter.
East Hartford, Manchester News And Events
August 27, 2019Yesterday, I attended a Conservation Conversation at the former cider barn in Manchester to celebrate the acquisition of the 62-acre Bush Hill farm property, which includes orchards, gardens and walking trails. Click the Read More tab for other news and events.
Thanks To All Those Who Met With Me
July 17, 2019Thank you to all who came out to our community conversation event in Manchester last night!
Great Progress This Year But More Needed
June 13, 2019The 2019 legislative session has ended. We made great progress, but there is still more work to do.
Minimum Wage Increase, Gun Safety Bills
May 10, 2019It was a busy week at the State Capitol. After a 14-hour debate the House voted to approve a bill raising the current $10.10 minimum hourly wage over the next four and a half years to $15 an hour by June 1, 2023. The House also passed bills related to safe gun storage in the home, safe gun storage in motor vehicles and untraceable ghost guns that circumvent state laws.
Tax Increase Considered For The Very Rich
April 18, 2019“I think this is an attempt to have a more balanced approach to the revenue side of the budget, in terms of who’s contributing,” Rep. Jason Rojas, co-chairman of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, tells www.CtMirror.org, referring to legislators' ongoing discussions about whether the state should raise taxes on the very rich.
Working Together Is Producing Results
March 21, 2019What a great story. Manchester groups and the board of education working together to provide new skills and job opportunities for high school students while addressing the lack of diversity among emergency responders. We need more of this. -- Jason
Rojas Statement On Lamont Budget Plan
February 20, 2019Representative Jason Rojas, House chairman for the legislature’s Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled his proposal for a two-year budget.