Newsroom 2014

October 29, 2014
STATE GRANT APPROVED FOR BOTTI FARM PRESERVATION
Rep. Jason Rojas, who worked with the Gov. Dannel Malloy Administration to preserve the Botti Farm as open space, recalls discovering the Manchester farm years ago. Because of the rapid development of Manchester, he worked to secure a state grant to preserve one of the town’s treasures. READ THE HARTFORD COURANT ARTICLE

October 28, 2014
STATE GRANT APPROVED TO PRESERVE MANCHESTER TREASURE
In the face of rapid development and construction of new homes in Manchester area, Rep. Jason Rojas works to secure a $594,750 state grant to help preserve the Botti Farm for open space. READ MORE

September 25, 2014
UCONN, RUDD CENTER IN PARTNERSHIP TO FIGHT OBESITY
State representatives from East Hartford praise new partnership announced in East Hartford between Connecticut's flagship public university and the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, a nationally recognized nonprofit research center dedicated to informing policy decisions surrounding obesity prevention. READ MORE

June 25, 2014
HELPING LOW INCOME CHILDREN GAIN AN EDUCATION
State Rep. Jason Rojas praises Gov. Dannel P.Malloy’s announcement that the state is expanding school readinessopportunities for low-income children in East Hartford and Manchester. READ MORE

May 13, 2014
CONNECTICUT LURING BUSINESSES FROM OUT OF STATE
Providing critical financial backing, Connecticut Innovations helps businesses relocate to Connecticut. Thanks to the efforts of the quasi public state agency, businesses like ActualMeds in East Hartford are thriving in Connecticut. READ THE HARTFORD BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS ARTICLE

May 12, 2014
$2.8 MILLION INCREASE IN STATE FUNDING
Members of East Hartford legislative delegation hail $2.8 million increase in state funding for the town in the new state budget. READ MORE

March 21, 2014
REP. ROJAS ANNOUNCES GRANT FOR MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Reps. Joe Diminico, Reps. Jason Rojas, Geoff Luxenberg, Timothy Larson and Sen. Steve Cassano welcomed a $287,430 grant-in-aid for the town's Historical Society. READ MORE

March 14, 2014
MANCHESTER HOUSE DELEGATION STATEMENT RE: GOVERNOR MALLOY'S APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR DIANA AS A JUDGE
"Today is a great day for Manchester and no one is more deserving of this prestigious honor. Mayor Leo Diana will make a fantastic judge. We applaud Governor Dannel P. Malloy for recognizing his hard work and dedication to Manchester and the state of Connecticut."

March 3, 2014
AGREEMENT PROMISES CONTINUED UTC PRESENCE IN EAST HARTFORD
Rep. Jason Rojas says the proposal the state and United Technologies Corp. has agreed upon has the potential to ensure that Pratt & Whitney's long history in East Hartford continues and that UTC, the state's largest employer, and its other subsidiaries remain in Connecticut. READ MORE

January 8, 2014
FORUM ON 2014 ISSUES
Lawmakers who represent Manchester and surrounding towns are encouraging constituents to attend an issues forum Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Society in Manchester. READ MORE

January 7, 2014
STATE GRANT FOR RAYMOND LIBRARY
Rep. Jason Rojas joins other legislators representing East Hartford to announce a $345,666 grant for the installation of a new roof and heating and air conditioning units at Raymond Library, which is undergoing an $8.7 million expansion and renovation project. READ MORE

January 3, 2014
REP. ROJAS HONORED FOR HIS ADVOCACY
A Connecticut children's organization says Rep. Jason Rojas has helped to ensure the passage of laws intended to improve educational outcomes, support marginalized students and improve family safety in the context of domestic violence. READ MORE