Newsroom 2015
November 30, 2015
OPEN MEETING ON HARTFORD I-84 VIADUCT PLAN
The state Department of Transportation will hold a public information session in East Hartford on the Hartford I-84 viaduct project. READ MORE
October 26, 2015
ELECTRICITY CUSTOMERS NEED TO CHECK BILLS
Rep. Jason Rojas is warning consumers to be vigilant and closely examine their electricity bills. A recent survey found that more than three-quarters of energy consumers in Connecticut buying third party power paid more than the standard service rate. READ MORE
October 13, 2015
ROJAS PRAISES BUSINESS, UNION, TOWN LEADERS FOR PARTNERING TO ADVANCE STATE'S FUTURE
State Rep. Jason Rojas praised the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association and the Connecticut AFL-CIO for teaming up to hold a state summit to advance the state’s economic future. READ MORE
September 29, 2015
ROJAS: FASTRAK COMING TO EAST HARTFORD, MANCHESTER
Rep. Jason Rojas announced that $7 million in state funding was approved Tuesday by the State Bond Commission for the expansion of CTfastrak to East Hartford and Manchester. READ MORE
September 24, 2015
UCONN HEALTH BRANCH OPENS IN EAST HARTFORD
Representatives Henry Genga, Jason Rojas and Jeff Currey herald the opening of the new UConn Health Branch located off I-84 with the main entrance facing Village Street. READ MORE
September 14, 2015
ROJAS ANNOUNCES FORUM ON EDUCATION VS INCARCERATION
State Representative Jason Rojas has announced that an important forum on the issue of education versus incarceration – the real cost of failing our children – will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Wednesday at the Charity Seventh Day Adventist Church at 1535 Forbes St. in East Hartford. READ MORE
September 10, 2015
ROJAS ANNOUNCES MDC HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
If you have household hazardous waste you want to dispose, then don’t miss the Metropolitan District Commission’s waste collection day next month in East Hartford. READ MORE
August 27, 2015
REP. ROJAS JOINS OFFICIALS FOR RIBBON-CUTTING OF GOODWIN BUSINESS/MANUFACTURING CENTER
East Hartford – State Representative Jason Rojas joined local, state and federal officials Wednesday to celebrate the dedication of Goodwin College's new Business and Manufacturing Center. READ MORE
August 21, 2015
ROJAS ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR EAST HARTFORD, MANCHESTER YOUTHS
State Representative Jason Rojas says East Hartford and Manchester youth services programs are in line to receive funds totaling $340,060 – money that was included in the state budget approved by the legislature in June. READ MORE
July 20, 2015
ROJAS JOINS OFFICIALS FOR P&W HISTORIC GROUNDBREAKING
Rep. Rojas and his legislative colleagues from East Hartford joined federal, state and local officials Thursday at a ceremonial groundbreaking for Pratt & Whitney's state-of-the-art, 425,000-square-foot building that will serve as the company's global headquarters and world-class engineering facility. READ MORE
April 30, 2015
CCDA GIVES LEGISLATOR OF YEAR AWARD TO ROJAS
Recognizing Rep. Jason Rojas’ advocacy of community development issues in Connecticut, the Connecticut Community Development Association has given its 2015 CCDA Legislator of the Year award to him. READ MORE
April 2, 2015
ROJAS UPDATES CONSTITUENTS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES
Rep. Jason Rojas knows that to be an effective voice for his district he must keep constituents informed. Recently he sent out an email containing a legislative update to people who have provided their email addresses. If you would like to receive his emails, contact his office at 860-240-8500 or Jason.Rojas@cga.ct.gov. To see the email Rep. Rojas recently sent out, click this link.
March 24, 2015
DOT OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE ROAD PROJECTS
Alerting residents of planned DOT road work projects in his district, Rep. Jason Rojas is urging drivers to be careful when traveling in East Hartford. READ MORE
March 4, 2015
$300,000 GRANT FOR EAST HARTFORD PRE-SCHOOL
Representatives Jason Rojas, Henry Genga and Jeff Currey applauded the governor’s announcement of a $300,000 state grant proposal for East Hartford that will help expand the availability of high-quality preschool for 30 children in town. Funds for the expansion come under the state’s Smart Start initiative. This is the first year of the ten-year initiative. A total of $1,587,055 for capital improvements will be considered at an upcoming meeting of the State Bond Commission, in addition to $2,088,350 for operational expenses from the Tobacco Settlement fund. READ MORE
February 26, 2015
EAST HARTFORD STUDENTS SPEAK OUT ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION
Encouraged by Representatives Jeff Currey and Jason Rojas, East Hartford High School students, who are members of the school's Element Club, testified Wednesday in favor of legislation they're championing that would designate titanium as the state element. READ MORE
February 11, 2015
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OPENS AT O'BRIEN STEM ACADEMY
Rep. Jeff Currey joins other officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony and thanks Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and former state Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor for making O’Brien a part of the Commissioner’s Network last year. READ MORE
February 10, 2015
INFORMATION CONCERNING ANTHEM DATA BREACH
The recent computer data breach has affected millions of people, and you should be concerned about whether it has an impact on you. I hope the following information is of help. READ MORE
February 10, 2015
LEGISLATORS SPEAK OUT ON CONGREGATE CARE ISSUE MANCHESTER
Reps. Rojas, Currey and Luxenberg express disappointment over the politicizing of congregate care facilities issue in Manchester and welcome productive conversations about residents’ concerns as the lawmakers consider pending legislation. READ MORE
January 14, 2015
ROJAS NAMED DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER, CO-CHAIR OF SCREENING COMMITTEE
"I am very grateful for this opportunity to work with my colleagues on these important committees, which are critical to the interests of all citizens of Connecticut." READ MORE